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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 24h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

How far is it from Catania to Basel?

The distance between Catania and Basel is 1289 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Basel without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Catania to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Basel bus from?

Catania to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Basel train from?

Catania to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Catania to Basel?

The best way to get from Catania to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 24h 59m.

Where does the Catania to Basel bus arrive?

Catania to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Catania to Basel train arrive?

Catania to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Basel.

Catania to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Basel by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
2h 43m
CHF 60–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
24h 59m
CHF 55–140
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
18h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Baselcar
28h 1m
CHF 159–272
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 43m
CHF 93–255
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castionetrain
3. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Basel SBBtrain
28h 45m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
24h 34m
CHF 157–240

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

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,289.5 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Basel SBB via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 24h 59m.

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