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How to get fromMdina to Messinaby plane, train, busferry, shuttle, ferry or bus

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

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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 Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3h 21m

  2. 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 Ic / ...
    8h 18m

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane MLA - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    4h 21m

  4. 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 35m

  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 Messina Centraletrain train Ic / ...
    9h 14m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mdina, Malta and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Mdina 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 Rabat 3, Ir-Rabat to Messina Centrale via Mile End 1 Il Hamrun, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Port, Catania Port, Faro Biscari, Catania Station, and Catania Centrale in around 8h 18m.

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