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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mdina to Messina by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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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 Messina Centraletrain train
    4h 14m
    €60–217

  2. 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

  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 Messina Centraletrain train Re
    9h 33m
    €133–178

  4. 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 Airport to Messinabus bus 582 / ...
    8h 47m
    €97–104

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    9h 17m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Pozzallo

    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 Re
    10h 7m
    €122–150

Mdina to Messina by bus, foot, busferry, and shuttle

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest 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 via Mile End 1 Il Hamrun, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, and Catania in around 8h 35m.

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