How to travel from Biella to Messina, Italy
The distance between Biella and Messina is around 1,208km (751 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Biella to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Biella if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Rho-Fiera Milano and then to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Milano Molino Dorino Stazione Mm1 and then to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Milano Molino Dorino Stazione Mm1 and then to Messina.
- Duration20h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Salerno then take a ferry to Messina.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Biella and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Biella to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Biella and Messina is around 1,208km (751 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,027km (638 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Biella and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Biella to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Biella and Messina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Biella and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Biella and Messina. It typically takes around 20h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Biella to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milano Molino Dorino Stazione Mm1 and Lampugnano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 50m.
ATAP, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Biella and Messina. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Biella to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Novara and then to Milano Porta Vittoria then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Biella to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Rho-Fiera Milano and then to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Biella to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Biella and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane + 6 similar | 6hrs | €70($70) | every 2 hours | 1,260km (783 miles) |
| Train to Novara, plane | 6h 5m | €73($73) | every 4 hours | 1,236km (768 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €76($76) | every 2 hours | 1,285km (798 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,224km (761 miles) |
| Train to Novara, plane | 7h 20m | €67($67) | every 4 hours | 1,240km (771 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 8hrs | €79($79) | every 2 hours | 1,285km (798 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,346km (837 miles) |
| Train to Villa S.Giovanni, Ferry | 20h 40m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,411km (877 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 35m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Bus | 20h 50m | €86($86) | once daily | 1,440km (895 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 30m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Biella and Messina
Airlines
Air Malta
Blue Air
Bus companies
ATAP
Lirosi Linee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina