There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Malta by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FCO - BRI
2h 47m€54–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Baribus 579 / ...
7h 2m€39–62Train via Andria
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Barlettatrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Barletta to Bari S. Spiritotrain Re / ...
4h 44m€51–131Drive 410.4 km
- Drive from Rome to Maltacar 410.4 km
4h 41m€65–93Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CIA - BRI
6h 26m€75–210Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain 9939
5h 52m€62–119
Rome to Malta by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Malta is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Malta. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Colombo-Dalmazia via Salandra II and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Malta. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bari S. Spirito via Barletta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Rome and Malta is 422 km. The road distance is 410.4 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Malta without a car is to train via Andria which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rome to Malta, including transfers.
Rome to Malta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can train via Andria, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 4h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Malta, Italy?
Ryanair, ITA Airways, and Neos fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Malta via Barletta and Bari S. Spirito in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–100
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Barletta to Bari S. Spirito
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Malta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.
Rome to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Barletta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Malta is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Rome to Malta.
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