What is the cheapest way to get from Malta to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Malta to Italy is to fly which costs €30 - €140 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malta to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Malta to Italy is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Malta and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Italy. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Termini via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Malta to Italy?

The distance between Malta and Italy is 196 km.

How do I travel from Malta to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Malta to Italy without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Malta to Italy?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Malta to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malta to Italy bus from?

Malta to Italy bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.

Where does the Malta to Italy bus arrive?

Malta to Italy bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21208+ hotels available in Italy.

Malta to Italy - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Malta to Italy by plane, busferry, bus, train, or night train

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
2h 20m
€32–136
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MLA - FCO
4h 20m
€22–138
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
16h 42m
Bus and ferry, bus, night train, train
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
3. Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Napoli Centralenighttrain Ini
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
17h 32m
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MLA - BLQ
4h 10m
€37–182
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MLA - LIN
4h 22m
€63–215
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
18h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus via Catania Airport (CTA)
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus
20h 3m
€295–372

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

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Distance: 195.8 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Malta and Italy?

Ryanair flies from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily.

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