What is the cheapest way to get from Catania Airport to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Catania Airport to Messina is to bus which costs €6 - €15 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania Airport to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Catania Airport to Messina is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Catania Airport and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Messina Piazza della Repubblica. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Catania Airport and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Catania Airport to Messina?

The distance between Catania Airport and Messina is 102 km. The road distance is 98.8 km.

How do I travel from Catania Airport to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Catania Airport to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €6 - €15.

How long does it take to get from Catania Airport to Messina?

The bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Piazza della Repubblica takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Catania Airport to Messina bus from?

Catania Airport to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Catania Airport to Messina train from?

Catania Airport to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.

Train or bus from Catania Airport to Messina?

The best way to get from Catania Airport to Messina is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €6 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 2h.

Where does the Catania Airport to Messina bus arrive?

Catania Airport to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Catania Airport to Messina train arrive?

Catania Airport to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Can I drive from Catania Airport to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Catania Airport to Messina is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Catania Airport to Messina.

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There are 3 ways to get from Catania Airport to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 2485 / ...
1h 25m
€6–15
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain 5390 / ...
2h
€12–20
Drive 98.8 km
1. Drive from Catania Airport to Messinacar 98.8 km
1h 11m
€16–23

Catania Airport to Messina by bus

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Distance: 102.3 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Catania Airport, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Piazza della Repubblica 4 times a day. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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