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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Bilbao via Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station and Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 47m.

How far is it from Messina to Bilbao?

The distance between Messina and Bilbao is 1764 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bilbao without a car is to ferry and train which takes 30h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Messina to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bilbao bus from?

Messina to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to Bilbao bus arrive?

Messina to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Bilbao by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, 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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CTA - BIO
9h 15m
€66–257
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
30h 12m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus
39h 44m
€201–444
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Bilbaocar
27h 11m
€329–500
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane PMO - BIO
9h 16m
€87–281
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane CTA - EAS
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
13h 27m
€96–371
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane CTA - VIT
3. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
12h 31m
€100–339
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CTA - SDR
3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 46m
€108–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chambéry to Bilbaobus
39h 47m
€171–302
Night train, car ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Genova P.Za Principenighttrain Ini
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
47h 3m
€256–446

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,763.6 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Bilbao via Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station and Chambéry in around 39h 47m.

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