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How to get fromMalta to Giardini-Naxosby plane, bus, busferry, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Malta to Giardini-Naxos by plane, bus, busferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to San Giovanni, Giardini Naxosbus bus
    4h 8m
    €32–137

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 4m

  3. Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to San Giovanni, Giardini Naxosbus bus 6
    11h 17m
    €94–97

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to San Giovanni, Giardini Naxosbus bus 6
    9h 15m
    €258–306

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Malta and Giardini-Naxos, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Giardini-Naxos. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to San Giovanni, Giardini Naxos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Taormina-Giardini via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania Centrale in around 8h 4m.

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