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How to get fromMalta Airport (MLA) to Taorminaby plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Taormina by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    2h 25m
    €29–123

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    7h 53m

  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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 38m
    €264–326

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    7h 55m
    €266–326

  5. Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    11h 9m
    €94–102

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Malta Airport (MLA), Malta and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta Airport (MLA) to Taormina. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malta Airport 2 to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Ingieret, San Vincenz/Luqa, Blata L-Bajda 4, Il Hamrun, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 7h 53m.

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