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

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Taormina 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)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    2h 32m
    €63–215

  2. Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus

    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 bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    7h 41m
    €96–104

  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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 53m
    €126–148

  4. 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 Taormina Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    8h 4m
    €116–130

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 10m
    €122–142

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Malta and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Taormina. 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 Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Port, Catania Port, Catania via Domenico Tempio 2, Catania Via Archimede, and Catania via Archimede in around 7h 41m.

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