What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Catania is to bus via Parma which costs €85 - €140 and takes 30h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Catania. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Catania. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Catania Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Catania?

The distance between Basel and Catania is 1289 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Catania?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Basel to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Catania bus from?

Basel to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Catania train from?

Basel to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Catania?

The best way to get from Basel to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 24h 15m, you could also train, which costs €190 - €650 and takes 19h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Catania bus arrive?

Basel to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Catania train arrive?

Basel to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Catania?

Book your Basel to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Catania?

Book your Basel to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4631+ hotels available in Catania.

Basel to Catania - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
4h 22m
€68–214
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
7h 56m
€51–375
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
18h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus N597 / ...
24h 15m
€73–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Cataniacar
28h 16m
€208–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ZRH - CTA
5h 26m
€109–356
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
7h 30m
€127–429
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
19h 11m
€196–652
Bus via Parma
1. Take the bus from Basel to Parmabus
2. Take the bus from Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S121 / ...
30h 37m
€89–132
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
24h 15m
€166–562

Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 2mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Catania.

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Distance: 1,289.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Catania, Italy?

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 24h 15m.

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