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How to get fromPalermo (Region) to Maltaby train, plane, bus, busferry or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Malta by train, plane, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CTA - MLA
    4h 32m
    €97–235

  2. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    9h
    €148–173

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Modicatrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    9h 34m
    €165–194

  4. Bus to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane PMO - MLA
    8h 33m

  5. Bus, shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Palermo to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane TPS - MLA
    6h 26m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    11h 13m

  7. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    12h 8m

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Palermo (Region) to Malta. However, you can take the taxi to Roccapalumba-Alia, 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 vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Roccapalumba-Alia, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, Catania Airport, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 9h.

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