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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Basel is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs SFr 90 - SFr 180 and takes 26h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Basel. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

How far is it from Messina to Basel?

The distance between Messina and Basel is 1390 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Basel without a car is to ferry and train which takes 17h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Messina to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Basel bus from?

Messina to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Basel train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Basel bus arrive?

Messina to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Basel.

Messina to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Basel by bus, plane, ferry, train, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
5h 59m
CHF 74–232
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
10h 17m
CHF 51–365
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni 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
17h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
24h
CHF 68–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina 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 6m
CHF 187–286
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 7m
CHF 113–333
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
8h 36m
CHF 63–285
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 55m
CHF 122–396
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milanobus Messina - Milano
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 24m
CHF 93–172
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
22h 42m
CHF 175–316

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

7Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Basel SBB via Milan in around 24h.

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