There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car 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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3h 8m€40–135Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
12h 51m€72–139Bus via Quattromiglia
- 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€41–70Drive, 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€124–191Fly to Palermo Airport
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
3h 48m€49–146Bus
- Take the bus from Bari Palese Airport to Sibaribus 1586
- Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
17h 1m€71–106
Malta to Sicily by foot and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Sicily is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €140.
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 S. Spirito and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Malta and Sicily is 446 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 3h 8m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 51m, you could also bus via Quattromiglia, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Malta, Italy and Sicily, 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 Palermo Notarbartolo via Bari S. Spirito, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., and Palermo Centrale in around 12h 51m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Inter Saj
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bari Palese Airport to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sibari to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- 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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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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