What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Malta?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Malta is to bus via Taormina which costs €30 - €60 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Malta?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Malta?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Malta. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Colombo-Dalmazia via Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Catania to Malta?

The distance between Catania and Malta is 443 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Malta without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Malta without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €30 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Catania to Malta?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Catania to Malta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Malta bus from?

Catania to Malta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Bus or fly from Catania to Malta?

The best way to get from Catania to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Catania to Malta bus arrive?

Catania to Malta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.

Where can I stay near Malta?

There are 4374+ hotels available in Malta.

Catania to Malta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Malta by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
2h 22m
€40–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catania to Baribus 590
11h 10m
€31–78
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
4. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
11h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Maltacar
6h 30m
€110–178
Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain
6h 20m
€84–170
Bus via Taormina
1. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
12h 4m
€32–55
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain Ic
13h 25m
€78–236

Catania to Malta by bus and foot

19Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442.8 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Ryanair flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Catania to Bari twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 5 times a week.

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