There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Etna by plane, busferry, train, bus, or shuttle
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 Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
2h 40m€181–312Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Acirealetrain Re
8h 38m€311–378Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
9h 31mBus and ferry, bus via Pozzallo
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
10h 20mBus and ferry, shuttle, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
12h 22m
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Etna is to fly which costs €180 - €320 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Etna is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs €180 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Etna. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Etna via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Malta and Etna is 230 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Etna without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 38m and costs €310 - €380.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Malta to Etna, including transfers.
Malta to Etna bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Etna bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 4717+ hotels available in Etna.
What companies run services between Malta and Etna, Italy?
Ryanair and Air Malta fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Acireale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Shuttle from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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