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How to get fromBirkirkara to Cataniaby bus, plane, busferry, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkirkara to Catania by bus, plane, busferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Line 41 bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Mallia, Birkirkara to Bombi1, Il-Florianabus bus
    2. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2h 33m
    €34–126

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    5h 57m
    €254–296

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train Re
    6h 55m
    €260–312

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    8h 22m
    €90

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Pozzallo

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus bus
    6h 31m
    €254–296

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Birkirkara, Malta and Catania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Birkirkara to Catania. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Bombi1, Il-Floriana, walk to Bombi 3, Floriana, take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, then fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallia, Birkirkara to Catania Airport via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, and Pozzallo Viale Europa in around 5h 57m.

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