There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Rome by plane, train, bus and ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Rome
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Rome (FCO)
Cheapest option
Fly to Rome Ciampino
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Rome Ciampino (CIA)
4 alternative options
Fly to Naples, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP)
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Bus and ferry, train
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
Bus and ferry, bus
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the bus from Catania to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Bus and ferry, train via Messina
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the bus and ferry from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Roma Tiburtina
Malta (MLA) to Rome (FCO) flights
The flight time between Malta (MLA) and Rome (FCO) is around 2h and covers a distance of around 689 km. This includes an average layover time of around 19 min. The fastest flight normally takes 1h 30m. Services are operated by Air Malta, Ryanair and Alitalia. Typically 26 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Average flight journey times
Flight route information
First and last flights
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Malta (MLA) to Rome (FCO) flight schedules
Flights departing Sunday, September 19, 2021
Flights departing Monday, September 20, 2021
Flights departing Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Flights departing Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Flights departing Thursday, September 23, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Italy from Malta
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Malta
Conditions of entry into Italy from Malta
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
- COVID-19 testing required within 72 hours from entering the country
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Rules to follow in Italy
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Considerations leaving from Malta
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Italy from Malta.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rome is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rome is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rome is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Malta from Italy.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 Sep 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Rome is to fly which costs €24 - €170 and takes 4h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Malta to Rome is to fly which costs €24 - €170 and takes 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Rome station. However, there are services departing from San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Valletta and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
It is approximately 689 km to get from Malta to Rome.
The best way to get from Malta to Rome without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 13m and costs €120 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Malta to Rome, including transfers.
Malta to Rome bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
The quickest flight from Malta Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Malta to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Air Malta, Ryanair and Alitalia offer flights from Malta Airport to Rome Airport.
- Distance: 689.4 km
- Duration: 4h 46m
What companies run services between Malta and Rome, Italy?
Air Malta, Ryanair and Alitalia fly from Qormi to Rome 4 times a day.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Malta to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
Flights from Malta to Rome via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €210
Flights from Malta to Naples via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €260
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €190
Flights from Malta to Rome via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €190
Flights from Malta to Rome Ciampino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €280
Flights from Malta to Rome Ciampino via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €280
Flights from Malta to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €220
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Malta to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Malta to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €190
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €19 - €26
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €28
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €25
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
Train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €27 - €30
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €82
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus and ferry from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
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