There are 7 ways to get from Paola to San Lucido by bus and ferry, train, ferry, bus, night bus, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Bus and ferry, train, ferry
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to S. Lucido Marina
Cheapest
Fly to Lamezia Terme, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Lamezia Terme (SUF)
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Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to S. Lucido Marina
Bus and ferry, bus
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the bus from Catania to Lamezia Terme
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Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Centrale Station to San Lucido - Piazza Fiume
Bus and ferry, night bus, bus
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the night bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Lamezia Terme Train Station
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Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Centrale Station to San Lucido - Piazza Fiume
Car ferry, train
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Take the car ferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
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Take the train from Ispica to Siracusa
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Take the train from Siracusa to Villa S.Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to S. Lucido Marina
Fly to Catania, train, ferry
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Catania (CTA)
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to S. Lucido Marina
Fly to Naples, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP)
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paola
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- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Malta
Conditions of entry into Italy from Malta
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
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Considerations leaving from Malta
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Italy from Malta.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in San Lucido is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in San Lucido is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in San Lucido is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Malta from Italy.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Paola to San Lucido is to fly and train, which costs €9 - €130 and takes 5h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Paola to San Lucido is to fly and train which costs €9 - €130 and takes 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paola to San Lucido. However, there are services departing from Valletta and arriving at San Lucido - Piazza Fiume via Catania and Lamezia Terme Centrale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Paola and San Lucido is 406 km.
The best way to get from Paola to San Lucido without a car is to bus and ferry and train and ferry which takes 10h 33m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Paola to San Lucido, including transfers.
Paola to San Lucido bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
The quickest flight from Malta Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Paola to San Lucido bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, arrive at San Lucido - Piazza Fiume station.
Ryanair offers flights from Malta Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Distance: 405.6 km
- Duration: 10h 33m
What companies run services between Paola, Malta and San Lucido, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Paola to San Lucido. However, you can take the bus and ferry to Catania, take the walk to Catania Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, take the walk to Messina Marittima, take the ferry to Villa San Giovanni, take the walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the train to S. Lucido Marina. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Paola to San Lucido via Catania, Catania, and Lamezia Terme Centrale Station in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta to Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €4 - €140
Flights from Malta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €100
Flights from Malta to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €160
Flights from Malta to Naples via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €160
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Malta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Malta to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €230
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to S. Lucido Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €22
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €7 - €9
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to S. Lucido Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4 - €9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €7 - €9
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €36
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Siracusa to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €82
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Lamezia Terme Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Itabus
Night bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Lamezia Terme Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- 0984-413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Lamezia Terme Centrale Station to San Lucido - Piazza Fiume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Car ferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
- Low season
- €70
- High season
- €127
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