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How to get fromMalta to Acirealeby plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Acireale by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Acirealetrain train
    3h 1m
    €32–128

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    7h 13m

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Acirealetrain train Re
    8h 29m
    €261–318

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    10h 5m
    €92–96

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Pozzallo

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    8h 3m
    €255–304

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Malta to Acireale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Malta and Acireale, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Acireale. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Acireale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Acireale via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania Centrale in around 7h 13m.

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