What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Malta?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Malta is to train and shuttle and bus and ferry which costs €95 - €120 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Malta?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Malta is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €220.

How far is it from Messina to Malta?

The distance between Messina and Malta is 292 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Malta without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Malta without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs €110 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Messina to Malta?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Messina to Malta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Malta?

There are 6280+ hotels available in Malta.

Messina to Malta - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane CTA - MLA
3h 55m
€60–211
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina to Catania Airportbus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 15m
€118–136
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain Re
2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain Re
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 51m
€129–172
Train, shuttle, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Portshuttle
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 23m
€97–116
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 40m
€120–151

Messina to Malta by train, bus, foot, shuttle, and busferry

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.8 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Malta. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Catania Airport, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 8h 15m.

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