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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Catania is to bus which costs €55 - €220 and takes 24h 15m.

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 20m and costs €65 - €240.

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 Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Catania?

The distance between Basel and Catania is 1328 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 which takes 20h 20m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 train which takes 20h 20m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €220 and takes 24h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Catania bus arrive?

Basel to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Catania train arrive?

Basel to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB 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 4524+ hotels available in Catania.

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

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
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 30m
€100–280
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 57m
€52–285
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan Rogoredotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
20h 20m
€177–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus N597 / ...
24h 15m
€55–213
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
€173–310
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
4h 20m
€68–234
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
8h 24m
€77–288
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
8h 37m
€92–349
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus
28h 54m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
24h 15m
€138–292

Basel to Catania by train

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20h 20mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,328.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Catania Centrale via Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 24h 15m.

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