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How to get fromMalta to Palermo (Region)by plane, train, busferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, 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 Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    4h 32m
    €96–196

  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 Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    9h 54m
    €299–362

  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 Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    10h 39m
    €306–378

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MLA - PMO
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    4h 28m

  5. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus

    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 Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    6h 6m

  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
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    12h 29m

  7. 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
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    12h 31m

  8. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    13h 16m

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Malta and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Palermo (Region). However, you can take the taxi to Malta-Airport-MLA airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Via Santa Maria Goretti, walk to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia, then take the taxi to Palermo (Region). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Palermo (Region) via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Airport, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 9h 54m.

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