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How to get fromMalta to Aeolian Islandsby busferry, bus, ferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Aeolian Islands by busferry, bus, ferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry Mit
    11h 16m
    €277–356

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 48m
    €59–183

  3. Bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train
    3. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    14h 1m
    €321–408

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Pozzallo

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 29m
    €278–370

  5. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MLA - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Politeamabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 3m
    €73–287

  6. Fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane MLA - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    9h 47m
    €248–538

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Malta and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Bombi1, Il-Floriana, walk to Valletta, take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania Airport, take the bus to Milazzo Port Stop, walk to Milazzo - Molo Marullo, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Alicudi via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Modica, Caltanissetta Xirbi, Palermo Centrale, Stazione Centrale Giulio Cesare, Roma Poste, and Palermo in around 14h 1m.

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