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 - €110 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Malta is to bus and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €55 - €190.

How far is it from Messina to Malta?

The distance between Messina and Malta is 293 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 7h 51m and costs €120 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Messina to Malta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Malta?

There are 6104+ hotels available in Malta.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)CTA - MLA
3h 15m
€59–185
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europa
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Valletta
7h 51m
€121–135
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to SiracusaRe
2. Take the train from Siracusa to IspicaRe
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Valletta
8h 47m
€131–154
Train, shuttle, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Port
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Valletta
8h 34m
€99–106
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europa
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Valletta
8h 52m
€122–142

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

13Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.4 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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, 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 Viale Boccetta to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Catania Airport, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 7h 51m.

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