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How to get fromMalta to Palermoby plane, bus, busferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MLA - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    4h 28m
    €38–212

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siracusa Bus Terminal to Palermo stationbus bus
    9h 50m
    €262–328

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train
    3. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    10h 41m
    €285–350

  4. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    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 Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    5h 23m
    €42–158

  5. Fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MLA - PMO
    4h 10m
    €50–178

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Catania Airport (CTA)

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    9h 56m
    €264–321

  7. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    10h 27m
    €282–340

  8. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta C.Letrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Palermobus bus
    10h 45m
    €278–338

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Malta and Palermo, Italy?

Air Malta flies from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a week.

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