There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Malta by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, or 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€66–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
10h 55m€32–55Train (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 45m€58–112Drive, 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€103–166Train, ferry via Amantea (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
- Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
10h 23mBus via Ateneo
- Take the bus from Catania to Baribus 590
11h 3m€50–75Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain Ic
12h 38m
Catania to Malta by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Malta is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 55m.
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 Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs €55 - €120.
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 - €120 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 55m.
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 45m.
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Amantea to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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
- €30–55
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
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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