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

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There are 6 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
    4h 50m
    €40–151

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    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 Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    8h 46m
    €259–304

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Catania Airport (CTA)

    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 train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    8h 57m
    €264–311

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    9h 2m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train #2

    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
    9h 51m
    €266–317

  6. 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
    11h 53m
    €102–108

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Malta and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Messina. 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 Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, and Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop in around 8h 46m.

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