There are 6 ways to get from Sicily to Malta by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car ferry
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
2h 22m€66–167Bus via Quattromiglia
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
- Take the bus from Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille to Bari Central Train Stationbus Inter SAJ 01 / ...
13h 42m€41–69Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
12h 46m€72–138Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Maltacar
8h 2m€127–200Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2h 59m€76–178Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Sibaribus 582
- Take the bus from Sibari to Bari Airportbus 1586
16h 59m€64–98
Sicily to Malta by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Malta is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Malta. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Colombo-Dalmazia via Palermo Terminal Bus, Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Malta. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Bari S. Spirito via Palermo Centrale, Lamezia Terme C. and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Sicily and Malta is 441 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Malta without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Sicily to Malta, including transfers.
Sicily to Malta bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Sicily to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Malta is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus via Quattromiglia, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Malta, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Malta via Palermo Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, and Bari S. Spirito in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Sicily to Malta bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi station.
Sicily to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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