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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Basel is to bus via Parma which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 27h 28m.

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 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

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 Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

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 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Basel?

The best way to get from Catania to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 200 and takes 24h 50m, you could also train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 500 and takes 19h 6m.

Where does the Catania to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Catania to Basel train arrive?

Catania to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Catania to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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 1311+ hotels available in Basel.

Catania to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Basel by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), 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 38m
CHF 63–197
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
24h 50m
CHF 109–191
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 190–293
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 48m
CHF 101–321
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
19h 6m
CHF 194–495
Bus via Parma
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelobus Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the bus from Parma to Baselbus
27h 28m
CHF 80–119
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 30m
CHF 179–340

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

7Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Catania to Basel.

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Distance: 1,289.5 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

easyJet flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Basel SBB via Milan in around 24h 50m.

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