There are 7 ways to get from Malta to Western Europe by plane, train, busferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Frankfurt, train
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MLA - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 5m€127–319Fly to Hahn, bus
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Hahn (HHN)plane MLA - HHN
- Take the bus from Hahn to Bullay Bahnhofbus
10h 1m€95–324Bus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Völklingenbus
- Take the train from Völklingen to Treis-Karden Bahnhoftrain Re1
39h 3mFly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MLA - CGN
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m€103–316Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MLA - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 14m€110–301Fly to Luxembourg, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MLA - LUX
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Hatzenport Bahnhoftrain
8h 42m€98–339Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Wiesbaden Gartenfeldstraße P+Rbus
- Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof Westbus 10X
42h 54m
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Western Europe is to fly and train which costs €95 - €340 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Western Europe is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Western Europe. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Brodenbach Brißbachtal via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Central Bus Station, Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 54m.
The distance between Malta and Western Europe is 1804 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Western Europe without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 39h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Malta to Western Europe, including transfers.
Malta to Western Europe bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Western Europe bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 2018+ hotels available in Western Europe.
What companies run services between Malta and Western Europe, Germany?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Western Europe. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Hatzenport Bahnhof, then take the taxi to Western Europe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Western Europe via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, Catania Central Bus Station, Völklingen, Völklingen, Treis-Karden Bahnhof, and Hatzenport Bahnhof in around 39h 3m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–170
Flights from Malta International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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