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How to get fromMalta to Isola Bella (Island)by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Isola Bella (Island) by plane, train, busferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    3h 33m
    €34–136

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantinebus bus
    8h 1m

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 23m
    €264–326

  4. 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 via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantinebus bus
    10h 53m
    €94–102

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 6m
    €262–322

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Malta and Isola Bella (Island), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Isola Bella (Island). 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 Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 8h 1m.

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