Bus from Catania to Messina

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SAIS Autolinee
Quick and central connections
We plan the fastest routes to reach the heart of the cities served in Sicily
Wi-Fi on board
With free Wi-Fi, you'll never get bored on board using your travel time to navigate
Safety and reliability
SAIS Autolinee has the latest generation buses from the most prestigious manufacturers
Travel at your best
In our buses you will always find charging sockets for smartphones and notebooks available
Driving the future, together.
Sustainable travel: on the move for the environment, your responsible choice to explore Sicily
1+1 luggage, always free
Free transport of 1 hand luggage and 1 checked baggage, always guaranteed
Bus stops
Catania
In the heart of the Ionian Sea, immersed in the tradition of Sant'Agata on the slopes of Etna
Messina
The landing on the island, the strait, the Neptune fountain and the incredible walks on the sea
Frequently Asked Questions
A single ticket from Catania to Messina costs €14.00. We also offer discounted fares for return tickets, value-for-money season tickets for frequent travellers, and special reductions for children and eligible groups. To find out about all the options available and take advantage of our promotions, visit our website or contact customer services.
You can buy a ticket from Catania to Messina online via this website, through the SAIS Autolinee app, by calling our Customer Service on 091 2776999, or by visiting an authorised ticket office.
No. The ticket from Catania to Messina can also be presented in electronic form.
Yes. Only before the scheduled departure time; after that, the ticket from Catania to Messina will be invalid.
If you are a registered user, you can manage your ticket from Catania to Messina yourself in your personal account. If you are not a registered user, you can call our Customer Service on 091 2776999 or visit an authorised ticket office.
You can see the directions for the bus stops from Catania to Messina above.
You may carry one piece of hand luggage free of charge, measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm and weighing no more than 5 kg, to be placed in the overhead luggage rack inside the bus.
You are also entitled to carry one additional piece of luggage free of charge, measuring no more than 140 cm (length + depth + width) and weighing no more than 20 kg, to be placed in the designated luggage compartment.
Yes. Scooters and bicycles can be carried free of charge in the luggage compartment of the bus, provided they are folded. You must also remove the battery and keep it with you on board.
Yes. There is a special fare for children aged 0–10 on the bus from Catania to Messina.
Yes. You may carry small live pets (one per passenger) weighing no more than 10 kg, provided you have purchased the relevant ticket and they are accompanied by a health certificate, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying blind passengers, for whom Law No. 37 of 14 February 1974 stipulates that “a blind person is entitled to be accompanied by their guide dog on journeys on any form of public transport, without having to pay any fare or surcharge for the animal”.
With the exception of guide dogs accompanying visually impaired passengers, animals must be placed in a suitable carrier (30 cm L x 30 cm H x 40 cm D) to be placed on the floor, in the space reserved for the animal, so as not to obstruct the normal passage of other passengers.
Taking the bus is the ideal way to travel from Catania to Messina: it’s convenient, affordable and sustainable. You can travel without the stress of traffic, save on petrol and parking, and help reduce CO₂ emissions.
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