The average train between Rome and Malta takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Malta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rome and Malta. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Malta at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Barletta and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Malta. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Malta station via Barletta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Rome to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari S. Spirito station.
Book your Rome to Malta train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Rome and Malta is 362.4 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Malta via Barletta and Bari S. Spirito in around 4h 44m.