There are 7 ways to get from Malta to Sicily by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Palermo Airport
best- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2h 11m€76–177Bus via Quattromiglia
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari Central Train Station to Quattromiglia Via Louis Braillebus Inter SAJ 01 B / ...
- Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Palermo Terminal Busbus
13h 14m€41–65Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
11h 30mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Malta to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
8h 5m€124–190Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
1h 44m€66–166Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
13h 4m€72–138Bus
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Sibaribus 1586
- Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
17h 1m€65–104
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Sicily is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €40 - €65 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Sicily is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Malta and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Bari Central Train Station, Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Malta to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Malta and Sicily is 490 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Sicily without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Malta to Sicily, including transfers.
Malta to Sicily bus services, operated by Inter Saj, depart from Bari Central Train Station.
Malta to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Malta to Sicily is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Quattromiglia, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 13h 14m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Malta, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malta to Piazza Boiardo via Bari Centrale, Bari Central Train Station, Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille, Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi, Palermo Terminal Bus, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 13h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +390981 500331
- [email protected]
- Website
- Inter Saj
Bus from Bari Central Train Station to Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- Inter Saj
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Malta to Sicily bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille station.
Malta to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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