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How to get fromMalta to Portorosaby busferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Portorosa by busferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus

    best
    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 Airport to Portorosa Villagebus bus
    10h 16m
    €276–340

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Novara-Montalb.-Furntrain train
    7h 1m
    €48–156

  3. 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 Messina Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Novara-Montalb.-Furntrain train Re
    11h 12m
    €274–344

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Pozzallo

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus bus
    10h 50m
    €276–340

  5. 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 Airport to Portorosa Villagebus bus
    13h 43m
    €114–138

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Malta and Portorosa, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Portorosa. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Bombi1, Il-Floriana, walk to Valletta, take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania Airport, take the bus to Portorosa Village, then walk to Portorosa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Portorosa via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo, Siracusa, Siracusa, Messina Centrale, and Novara-Montalb.-Furn in around 11h 12m.

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