There are 7 ways to get from Malta to Catania 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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
1h 22m€62–162Bus via Taormina
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Catania Central Bus Stationbus 6
12h 35m€35–72Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
10h 49m€58–127Bus
- Take the bus from Bari to Cataniabus 590
12h 13m€37–82Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Malta to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
6h 32m€101–155Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
- Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
11h 7mTrain, car ferry
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
13h 11m€72–191
Malta to Catania by foot and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Catania is to bus via Taormina which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Catania is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Catania. However, there are services departing from Malta and arriving at Catania via Garibaldi-Visconti and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Malta to Catania. However, there are services departing from Bari S. Spirito and arriving at Catania Centrale via Bari Centrale and Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Malta and Catania is 439 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Catania without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Malta to Catania, including transfers.
Malta to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.
Malta to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Malta to Catania is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 10h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Malta, Italy and Catania, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Malta to Catania Centrale via Bari S. Spirito, Bari Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bari to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Malta to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.
Malta to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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