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How to get fromMessina to Vallettaby bus, busferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    6h 50m
    €257–308

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CTA - MLA
    4h 44m
    €38–136

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain train Re
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    7h 45m
    €268–333

  4. Train, shuttle, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Port to Pozzallo Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    11h 31m
    €99–110

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Valletta. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, take the bus to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the taxi to Pozzallo, then take the vehicle to Valletta. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Valletta via Siracusa, Ispica, and Pozzallo in around 7h 45m.

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