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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Sliema is to fly which costs €45 - €130 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Sliema is to fly which takes 57 min and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Sliema?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Sliema. However, there are services departing from Catania Airport and arriving at Ferries 5, Tas-Sliema via Pozzallo and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Catania to Sliema?

The distance between Catania and Sliema is 197 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Sliema without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs €250 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Catania to Sliema, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Sliema bus from?

Catania to Sliema bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Catania Airport station.

Where does the Catania to Sliema bus arrive?

Catania to Sliema bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Pozzallo Viale Europa station.

Where can I stay near Sliema?

There are 6306+ hotels available in Sliema.

Catania to Sliema - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane CTA - MLA
57 min
€45–127
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus
2. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
5h 4m
€254–295
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Siracusatrain Re
2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain Re
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
6h 41m
€262–313
Shuttle, bus and ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Portshuttle
2. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 13m
€90–91
Bus, bus and ferry via Ghadir, Tas-Sliema
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo - Padre Piobus
2. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
6h 3m
€253–295

Catania to Sliema by shuttle, busferry, foot, and bus

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Distance: 197.1 km
Duration: 57 min

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

Ryanair and Air Malta fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromCatania to Sliemaby plane, bus, busferry, train, or shuttle

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

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Bus, bus and ferry

Train, bus and ferry

Shuttle, bus and ferry

Bus, bus and ferry via Ghadir, Tas-Sliema