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

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Messina 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 Messina Centraletrain train
    3h 59m
    €56–150

  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
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    9h 1m

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train 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
    9h 28m
    €267–334

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    10h 3m
    €263–322

  5. Bus and ferry, shuttle, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    12h 5m
    €100–114

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Malta and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Messina. 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 Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania Central Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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