How to travel from Messina to Biella, Italy
The distance between Messina and Biella is around 1,210km (752 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Messina to Biella by ferry, train, 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 Biella → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Catania Centrale, plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Santhia.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Santhia.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Milan Lampugnano and then to Biella Piazza V.Veneto.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Milan and then to Biella Piazza V.Veneto.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Salerno then drive to Biella.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Biella
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Biella by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 5h 45m.
The distance between Messina and Biella is around 1,210km (752 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,027km (638 miles)
It takes around 11h 40m to get from Messina and Biella by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Biella is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Biella is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Biella. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Santhia. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Biella. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Biella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan and Molino Dorino. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.
FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and ATAP run regular bus services between Messina and Biella. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Biella. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Novara and then to Biella S. Paolo. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Biella is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Biella. Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Messina to Biella. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Santhia. instead which will take 11h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Biella is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Biella
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Catania Centrale, plane + 7 similar | 5h 45m | €70($70) | hourly | 1,258km (782 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,222km (759 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €74($74) | hourly | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 30m | €79($79) | hourly | 1,292km (803 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 40m | €125($125) | hourly | 1,269km (789 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 45m | €79($79) | every 2 hours | 1,281km (796 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 8hrs | €73($73) | every 4 hours | 1,298km (807 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 60m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,413km (878 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 40m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,445km (898 miles) |
| Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, Train | 21hrs | €150($150) | once daily | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 50m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Bus | 19h 55m | €86($86) | once daily | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 30m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Biella
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Thello
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
ATAP
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Airports near Biella
The following major airports near Biella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Biella
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Biella
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Biella