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How to get fromMalta to Palermo (Region)by plane, train, busferry, bus or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Malta to Palermo (Region) by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, 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 Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    4h 32m
    €97–237
  2. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    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 Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    9h 39m
    €148–172
  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train
    3. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train Re
    10h 40m
    €166–188
  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MLA - PMO
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    7h 37m
  5. Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MLA - TPS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    6h 26m
  6. Bus and ferry, bus 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 bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    11h 52m
  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    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 Bus Terminal to Palermo stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    12h 32m
  8. Bus and ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa to Palermobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    13h 30m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Malta and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Palermo (Region). 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 Via Santa Maria Goretti, walk to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia, then take the taxi to Palermo (Region). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Palermo (Region) via Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 9h 39m.

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