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

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Messina by plane, train, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeMLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    3h 32m
    €60–194

  2. Bus and ferry, shuttle, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina CentraletrainRe
    8h 28m
    €98–106

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    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 Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus
    8h 33m
    €118–140

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

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
    3. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina CentraletrainRe
    8h 59m
    €120–136

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Cataniabus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina CentraletrainRe
    9h 4m
    €124–144

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration50 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 Centrale via Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Port, Catania Port, Catania via Domenico Tempio 2, Catania Via Archimede, and Catania Centrale in around 8h 28m.

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