There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Calabria by plane, busferry, bus, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MLA - SUF
3h 18m€65–234Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
6h 2m€45–162Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry via Syracuse
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
10h 20m€271–337Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania to Villa San Giovannibus 582 / ...
10h 24mFly to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane MLA - REG
6h 19m€104–314Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
11h 4m€267–327
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Calabria is to fly and train and ferry which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Calabria is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Villa San Giovanni via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Malta and Calabria is 387 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Calabria without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train and ferry via Syracuse which takes 10h 20m and costs €270 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Malta to Calabria, including transfers.
Malta to Calabria bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Calabria bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 1173+ hotels available in Calabria.
What companies run services between Malta and Calabria, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) 4 times a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–130
Flights from Malta International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Malta International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Malta International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Malta International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Travelling by boat in Italy
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide






