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How to get fromMessina to Maltaby bus, busferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Malta by bus, busferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    7h 53m
    €260–305

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CTA - MLA
    4h 52m
    €42–147

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain train Re
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    8h 54m
    €271–337

  4. Train, shuttle, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    12h 46m
    €102–114

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Malta. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, take the bus to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the taxi to Pozzallo, take the vehicle to Valletta, walk to Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, then take the line 41 bus to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Siracusa, Ispica, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 8h 54m.

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