There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Malta by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train via Andria
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Barlettatrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Barletta to Bari S. Spiritotrain Re / ...
4h 45m€51–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Baribus 579 / ...
7h 15m€38–56Drive 410.4 km
- Drive from Rome to Maltacar 410.4 km
4h 41m€67–96Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FCO - BRI
2h 52m€55–178Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain 9939
5h 52m€58–92Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CIA - BRI
5h 26m€100–327
Rome to Malta by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Malta is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €55 - €180.
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 da Bari-Calefati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
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 45m.
The distance between Rome and Malta is 467 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 45m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 train via Andria which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Malta, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Malta via Barletta and Bari S. Spirito in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bari every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–120
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Barletta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Barletta to Bari S. Spirito
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
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.
Book your Rome to Malta train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4455+ hotels available in Malta.