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How to get fromMalta to Novaljaby plane, bus, ferry, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Novalja by plane, bus, ferry, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane plane MLA - TRS
    2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry ferry
    10h 47m
    €100–270

  2. Fly to Zadar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane plane MLA - ZAD
    2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    9h 23m
    €94–179

  3. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane MLA - ZAG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry ferry
    11h 12m
    €288–629

  4. Fly to Treviso Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane plane MLA - TSF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treviso, Aeroporto to Rijekashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry ferry
    12h 37m
    €177–757

  5. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane MLA - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pesarotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Novaljaferry ferry
    13h 28m
    €138–469

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,323.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Malta and Novalja, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Novalja. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS), walk to Trieste Airport, take the bus to Rijeka bus station, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Novalja. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), walk to Stari terminal, take the line 290 bus to Zračna luka, walk to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport, take the shuttle to Rijeka, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Novalja.

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