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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Messina is to fly and train which costs €65 - €220 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Messina is to fly and train which takes 10h 1m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Messina. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Messina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Messina?

The distance between Bilbao and Messina is 1766 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Bilbao to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Messina bus arrive?

Bilbao to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

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

Book your Bilbao to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 556+ hotels available in Messina.

Bilbao to Messina - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BIO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 1m
€67–214
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
30h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus
36h 5m
€112–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
27h 6m
€324–587
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
40h 59m
€108–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain
43h 12m
€126–194

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Messina.

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Distance: 1,765.7 km
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Messina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 36h 5m.

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