{"id":44,"date":"2021-05-04T08:16:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T06:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portale.unime.it\/modellopersona\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:34:39","slug":"directions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portale2.unime.it\/smartcomp2026\/directions\/","title":{"rendered":"DIRECTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"44\" class=\"elementor elementor-44\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71e8918 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71e8918\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa31284\" data-id=\"aa31284\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22469bf elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22469bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br><br>Directions<br><br><br><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad48a45 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad48a45\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d93beff\" data-id=\"d93beff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710dbbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"710dbbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 36pt\"><b>Getting to Messina<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><b>From Catania Airport (CTA)<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Catania\u2013Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the main international gateway to Messina and offers the most convenient connections.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>By Bus (Recommended)<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Direct coach services connect the airport to Messina city center, making this the most convenient option for most travelers.<\/p><ul><li><b>Travel time:<\/b> approximately 1.5\u20132 hours<\/li><li><b>Frequency:<\/b> up to 36 daily departures, with the earliest bus leaving at 06:55 and the last at 23:10<\/li><li><b>Departure point:<\/b> directly from Catania Airport arrivals area (no transfer required)<\/li><li><b>Arrival point:<\/b> Messina Centrale \/ Piazza della Repubblica<\/li><\/ul><p>Main operators:<\/p><ul><li><b>SAIS Autolinee<\/b> \u2014 one-way tickets cost \u20ac8.40; tickets can be purchased online or via the SAIS Autolinee app<ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saisautolinee.it\/en\/linee-tpl-sicilia-tratte\/catania-aeroporto-messina\">saisautolinee.it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b>Interbus<\/b> \u2014 serves the route with Wi-Fi on board; tickets bookable on their official site<ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interbus.it\/aeroporto-catania\/\">interbus.it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b>FlixBus<\/b> \u2014 budget-friendly option with USB charging and free Wi-Fi<ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.com\/\">flixbus.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b>Itabus<\/b> \u2014 modern coaches with onboard services<ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itabus.it\/\">itabus.it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>For a quick comparison of all operators, times, and prices on a single platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/buses\/catania-fontanarossa-airport\/messina-centrale-z8zdc\">Omio \u2013 Catania Airport \u2192 Messina<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>By Train<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>The train route requires a shuttle connection from the airport to Catania Centrale station, then a direct regional train to Messina.<\/p><p><b>Step 1 \u2014 Airport to Catania Centrale (Alibus shuttle)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p>The local AMT Alibus connects the airport to Catania city center; a single ticket costs \u20ac4.00 and is valid for 90 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the airport, onboard, or via the AMTS app.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Alibus timetables: <a href=\"https:\/\/amt.ct.it\/?page_id=48\">amt.ct.it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Step 2 \u2014 Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale (Trenitalia)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p>Around 25 trains per day travel between Catania and Messina Centrale, operated by Trenitalia and Intercity. The fastest services take approximately 1 hour 13 minutes; the first departure is around 05:01. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/en\/train-times\/catania-to-messina-centrale\">Trainline<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trenitalia.com\/en.html\">trenitalia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/en\/train-times\/catania-centrale-to-messina-centrale\">thetrainline.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Total travel time:<\/b> approximately 2.5\u20133 hours (including shuttle + waiting time)<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>By Taxi or Private Transfer<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><b>Travel time:<\/b> approximately 1\u20131.5 hours<\/li><li>More expensive but door-to-door and with no schedule constraints<\/li><li>Pre-bookable through services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blacklane.com\/\">Blacklane<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcomepickups.com\/\">Welcome Pickups<\/a>, or local Sicilian providers<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><b>From Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) is located on the Calabrian mainland, directly across the Strait of Messina from the city. Despite its proximity, it requires a multi-step transfer.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>By Taxi\/Local Bus + Hydrofoil Ferry<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><b>Step 1 \u2014 Airport to the port of Reggio Calabria<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p>The airport is approximately 4 km from the city center and the ferry pier. Reggio Calabria Centrale train station is about 3 km from the port and can be reached by local bus in around 20 minutes. Taxis are also available directly from the arrivals exit.<\/p><p><b>Step 2 \u2014 Ferry crossing to Messina<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p>The ferry is operated by Liberty Lines, with about 18 daily sailings. The earliest departure from Reggio Calabria is at 06:30 and the last at 23:30. The crossing takes around 30\u201335 minutes, and ticket prices start at approximately \u20ac3.50\u2013\u20ac4.00.<\/p><ul><li>Schedules &amp; tickets (Liberty Lines): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/reggio_calabria_messina_ferry.htm\">directferries.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/en\/ferry-routes\/direct\/reggio-calabria-messina\">ferryhopper.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Total travel time:<\/b> approximately 1\u20131.5 hours<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>For most international travelers, <b>Catania Airport (CTA) is the preferred option<\/b> due to its wider range of international flights and multiple direct ground connections to Messina. The <b>direct coach<\/b> (SAIS Autolinee or FlixBus) is the simplest and most affordable choice: no transfers, affordable fares, and frequent departures throughout the day. 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