There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Malta by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, 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
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
1h 20m€66–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
11h 7m€36–77Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
9h 58m€58–127Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Amanteanighttrain Ini
- Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
11h 35m€58–113Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Maltacar
6h 30m€98–155
Catania to Malta by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Malta is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Malta is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs €65 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania station to Malta. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station and arriving at Colombo-Dalmazia via Salandra II and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Malta. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Bari S. Spirito via Lamezia Terme C. and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Catania and Malta is 440 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Malta without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Catania to Malta, including transfers.
Catania to Malta bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station.
Catania to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Malta is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 9h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Malta, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Malta via Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, and Bari S. Spirito in around 9h 58m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Amantea to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Catania to Malta bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.
Catania to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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