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 - €250 and takes 10h.

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 9h 54m and costs €75 - €230.

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 Intermodal and arriving at Messina via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 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 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 Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Bilbao to Messina bus arrive?

Bilbao to Messina bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at San Sebastián / Donostia station.

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

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Bilbao to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Bilbao Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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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
€67–244
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 Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Messinabus
37h 5m
€87–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
27h 6m
€320–582
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SDR - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
12h
€71–257
Fly Bilbao Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BIO - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 54m
€78–224
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

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Distance: 1,765.7 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Messina via San Sebastián / Donostia, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 37h 5m.

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