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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Basel. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Messina to Basel?

The distance between Messina and Basel is 1389 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 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 FlixBus, depart from Messina 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 FlixBus, 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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Messina to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Basel by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
6h 49m
CHF 67–245
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
11h 4m
CHF 54–378
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 Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
15h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
23h 5m
CHF 65–161
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 192–296
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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 44m
CHF 105–336
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
11h 12m
CHF 73–401
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Baselbus
24h 6m
CHF 91–155
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 38m
CHF 162–304

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

6Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Basel.

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Distance: 1,389.3 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Basel SBB via Milan in around 23h 5m.

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