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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bilbao is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and San Sebastián / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.

How far is it from Messina to Bilbao?

The distance between Messina and Bilbao is 1765 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 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

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

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Messina to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Bilbao by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Bilbao Airport
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CTA - BIO
9h 10m
€63–232
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 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
39h 31m
€95–219
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Bilbaocar
27h 11m
€319–584
Bus, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
16h 15m
€92–334
Bus, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CTA - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 24m
€89–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
39h 26m
€118–177
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station to Padua Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
40h 34m
€108–184

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

8Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,764.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bilbao Intermodal via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, and San Sebastián / Donostia in around 39h 31m.

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