There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Portorosa by plane, bus, busferry, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus
5h 42m€55–177Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus
10h 16m€276–340Bus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Novara-Montalb.-Furntrain Re
11h 47m€274–343Bus and ferry, bus via Pozzallo
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus
10h 50m€276–340Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus
13h 43m€114–137
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Portorosa is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Portorosa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Portorosa. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Portorosa Village via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa and Catania Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Malta and Portorosa is 303 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Portorosa without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs €270 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Malta to Portorosa, including transfers.
Malta to Portorosa bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Portorosa bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 816+ hotels available in Portorosa.
What companies run services between Malta and Portorosa, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Portorosa. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk 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 Viale Europa, Catania Airport, and Portorosa Village in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Novara-Montalb.-Furn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Flibco
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