The average train between Rome and Malta takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 48m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rome to Malta? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 2m.
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 45m.