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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sliema is to train and shuttle and bus and ferry which costs €95 - €120 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sliema is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €230.

How far is it from Messina to Sliema?

The distance between Messina and Sliema is 297 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Sliema without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 47m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Messina to Sliema, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sliema?

There are 5568+ hotels available in Sliema.

Messina to Sliema - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Sliema by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

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
4h 3m
€60–221
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
7h 47m
€119–137
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 24m
€131–172
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
7h 57m
€98–116
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Catania Airport (CTA)
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 12m
€121–151
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Catania to Pozzallo - Padre Piobus
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
9h 8m
€119–151

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

3Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sliema. 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 Sliema. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Sliema, Tas-Sliema via Catania Airport, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 7h 47m.

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