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How to get fromPalermo to Maltaby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Malta by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane PMO - BRI
    2h 59m
    €76–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Baribus bus 591
    13h 12m
    €65–102

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    11h 42m
    €72–155

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Maltacar car
    8h 2m
    €121–189

  5. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane CTA - BRI
    4h 50m
    €74–191

  6. Fly Palermo Airport to Brindisi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane PMO - BDS
    2. Take the train from Brindisi to Bari Centraletrain train
    5h 40m
    €68–175

  7. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    11h 52m

  8. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia Strada Statale 19 to Bari Central Train Stationbus bus Inter SAJ 01 / ...
    19h 1m
    €172–246

Palermo to Malta by train and foot (Trenitalia)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Ryanair flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Malta via Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, and Bari S. Spirito in around 11h 42m.

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