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How to get fromPalermo (Region) to Maltaby train, plane, bus, or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Malta by train, plane, bus, or busferry

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CTA - MLA
    5h 1m
    €81–193

  2. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    9h 2m
    €300–362

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Modicatrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    9h 36m
    €304–374

  4. Bus, bus to Trapani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Birgi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane TPS - MLA
    6h 43m

  5. Bus to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane PMO - MLA
    6h 32m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Modicabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    11h 21m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Catania Airport (CTA)

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo Viale Europabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    11h 37m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Catania Airport (CTA) #2

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Pozzallo - Padre Piobus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    12h 56m

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

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Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Palermo (Region) to Malta. However, you can take the taxi to Roccapalumba-Alia, take the train to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, walk to Via Fontanarossa, take the shuttle to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), walk to Malta Airport 2, then take the line 117 bus to Ingieret, San Vincenz/Luqa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar via Roccapalumba-Alia, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, Catania Airport, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Pozzallo, Valletta, and Bombi 4, Il-Floriana in around 9h 2m.

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