The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 13 buses that leave Messina Centrale for Catania Fontanarossa Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
FlixBus
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305
treno 12961 effettuato con bus PA617 · Regionale 12965 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA187
FlixBus
FlixBus
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 91 km
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2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 11:05 Messina Centrale | 3h16 | 14:21 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 12977 effettuato con bus PA639 · Regionale 12977 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA245 | 11:46 Messina Centrale | 3h55 | 15:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 5397 effettuato con bus PA649 · Regionale Veloce 5397 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA273 | 14:50 Messina Centrale | 3h11 | 18:01 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 12989 effettuato con bus PA653 · Regionale 12989 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA293 | 15:43 Messina Centrale | 3h58 | 19:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305 | 16:43 Messina Centrale | 3h58 | 20:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h40 | 18:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 22117 effettuato con bus PA661 · Regionale 22117 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA317 | 17:39 Messina Centrale | 4h12 | 21:51 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h05 | 21:00 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 changesdirect | |
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treno 12955 effettuato con bus PA611 · Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147 | 03:12 Messina Centrale | 4h19 | 07:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 05:01 Messina Centrale | 3h10 | 08:11 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
treno 12961 effettuato con bus PA617 · Regionale 12965 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA187 | 05:16 Messina Centrale | 5h35 | 10:51 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 05:25 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h05 | 07:30 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201 | 08:59 Messina Centrale | 3h02 | 12:01 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Buses from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 31 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:46, the last at 18:55. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 39m |
First bus 04:46 |
Last bus 18:55 |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa AirportYou can travel by bus between Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Itabus
FlixBus
Sais Autolinee
Interbus S.p.A.
Sais Regional
BlaBlaCar
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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