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How to get fromMalta to Cataniaby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Catania by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    1h 22m
    €62–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bari to Cataniabus bus N596 / ...
    10h 33m
    €32–82

  3. Train, ferry via Sibari

    1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Sibaritrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sibari to Paolatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    10h 51m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Malta to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    6h 32m
    €101–154

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    12h 34m

  6. Bus via Taormina

    1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus 6
    12h 35m
    €35–77

Malta to Catania by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.

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