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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
    3h 59m
    €60–221

  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 to Messinabus bus 582 / ...
    8h 46m

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    9h 46m
    €125–172

  4. 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
    9h 13m
    €98–114

  5. 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 20m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Pozzallo

    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
    10h 10m
    €119–150

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Via Archimede, 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 via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, and Catania in around 8h 46m.

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