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How to get fromMessina to Maltaby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Malta by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    7h 41m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Baribus bus 590 / ...
    9h 47m
    €34–68

  3. Bus via Taranto

    1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taranto to Bari Airportbus bus
    8h 45m
    €40–53

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Maltacar car
    5h 21m
    €67–102

  5. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane CTA - BRI
    4h 54m
    €73–177

  6. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane PMO - BRI
    6h 24m
    €100–221

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Malta, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Napoli-Malta via Taranto via Porto Mercantile, Taranto, Bari Airport, and Aeroporto in around 8h 45m.

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