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How to get fromMalta to LipariBy plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Lipari by plane, shuttle, ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry ferry
    6h 7m
    €82–218

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry ferry Mit
    11h 41m
    €329–430

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry via Syracuse

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry ferry Mit
    12h 58m
    €333–414

  4. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane MLA - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Lipariferry ferry
    7h 49m
    €93–263

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Syracuse

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siracusa to Messinabus bus 590
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Lipariferry ferry
    12h 50m
    €338–416

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Lipariferry ferry
    13h 45m
    €340–426

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

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
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Questions & Answers

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 shuttle to Milazzo - Porto, walk to Milazzo - Molo Marullo, then take the ferry to Lipari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Lipari via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, Milazzo Port Stop, and Milazzo - Molo Marullo in around 11h 41m.

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