What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Sliema?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sliema is to train and fly which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Sliema?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sliema is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €40 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sliema?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sliema. However, there are services departing from Messina Viale Boccetta and arriving at Sliema, Tas-Sliema via Catania Airport, Pozzallo and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Messina to Sliema?

The distance between Messina and Sliema is 328 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Sliema without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Sliema without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 25m and costs €250 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Messina to Sliema?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Messina to Sliema, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sliema bus from?

Messina to Sliema bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Viale Boccetta station.

Where does the Messina to Sliema bus arrive?

Messina to Sliema bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Sliema?

There are 6228+ hotels available in Sliema.

Messina to Sliema - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Sliema by bus, busferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
7h 25m
€259–304
Train, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane CTA - MLA
4h 55m
€42–156
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain Re
2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain Re
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
8h 24m
€270–335
Train, shuttle, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Portshuttle
3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry
12h 17m
€101–113

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

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Distance: 327.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sliema. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, take the bus to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the taxi to Pozzallo, take the vehicle to Valletta, walk to Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, then take the line 13 bus to Sliema, Tas-Sliema. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Bouverie, Tas-Sliema via Siracusa, Ispica, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 8h 24m.

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