What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Messina is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Messina is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Messina. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Messina. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Messina Centrale via Locarno and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Bern to Messina?

The distance between Bern and Messina is 1456 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bern to Messina?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bern to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Messina bus from?

Bern to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Messina train from?

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

Where does the Bern to Messina bus arrive?

Bern to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Messina train arrive?

Bern to Messina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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Bern to Messina - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Messina by train, plane, ferry, 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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ZRH - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 7m
€131–291
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 35m
€75–258
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
15h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
2. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
21h 52m
€187–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
28h 16m
€215–320
Train to Basel, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 24m
€108–299
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 24m
€127–357
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 52m
€143–332
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 53m
€110–284
Bus via Aosta
1. Take the bus from Bern to Aostabus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Messinabus N597
25h 10m
€137–225
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Locarnotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
23h 15m
€221–360

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,456.1 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bern to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai in around 21h 52m.

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