What is the cheapest way to get from Malta to Lipari?

The cheapest way to get from Malta to Lipari is to fly and bus and ferry which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malta to Lipari?

The fastest way to get from Malta to Lipari is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €250.

How far is it from Malta to Lipari?

The distance between Malta and Lipari is 369 km.

How do I travel from Malta to Lipari without a car?

The best way to get from Malta to Lipari without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 11h and costs €140 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Malta to Lipari?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Malta to Lipari, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lipari?

There are 472+ hotels available in Lipari.

Malta to Lipari - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Malta to Lipari by plane, bus, ferry, busferry, or train

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, ferry
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1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
5h 45m
€87–247
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
11h
€142–176
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane MLA - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Lipariferry
7h 19m
€136–259
Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
3. Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re
4. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
5. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
12h 59m
€150–192

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

8Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Malta and Lipari, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Lipari. However, you can take the taxi to Malta-Airport-MLA airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Milazzo, walk to Milazzo, then take the ferry to Lipari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Lipari via Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, Milazzo, and Milazzo in around 11h.

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How to get fromMalta to Lipariby plane, bus, ferry, busferry or train

There are 4 ways to get from Malta to Lipari by plane, bus, ferry, busferry, or train

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry