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 3m€106–312Fly to Hahn, bus
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Hahn (HHN)plane MLA - HHN
- Take the bus from Hahn to Bullay Bfbus
9h 49m€74–270Bus 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 Bftrain Re1
38h 47mFly 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 35m€92–304Fly 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 8m€114–316Fly to Luxembourg, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MLA - LUX
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Hatzenport Bftrain
8h 32m€86–286Bus 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
43h
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Western Europe is to fly and train which costs €85 - €290 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Western Europe is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs €90 - €310.
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 43h.
The distance between Malta and Western Europe is 1797 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 38h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 2019+ 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, then take the train to Hatzenport Bf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Hatzenport Bf via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, Catania Central Bus Station, Völklingen, Völklingen, and Treis-Karden Bf in around 38h 47m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–310
Flights from Malta International Airport to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide





