What is the cheapest way to get from Sliema to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Sliema to Catania is to fly which costs €30 - €130 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sliema to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Sliema to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Sliema and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Sliema to Catania. However, there are services departing from Bouverie, Tas-Sliema and arriving at Catania Airport via Valletta and Pozzallo Viale Europa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Sliema to Catania?

The distance between Sliema and Catania is 198 km.

How do I travel from Sliema to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Sliema to Catania without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €250 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Sliema to Catania?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Sliema to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sliema to Catania bus from?

Sliema to Catania bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.

Where does the Sliema to Catania bus arrive?

Sliema to Catania bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4816+ hotels available in Catania.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sliema to Catania by plane, busferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
2h 11m
€30–122
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
5h 56m
€254–296
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
3. Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re
6h 55m
€260–312
Bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle
8h 27m
€90
Bus and ferry, bus via Ghadir, Tas-Sliema
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
2. Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
6h 36m
€253–296

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

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Distance: 197.8 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Sliema, Malta and Catania, Italy?

Ryanair and Air Malta fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromSliema to Cataniaby plane, busferry, bus, train, or shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Sliema to Catania by plane, busferry, bus, train, or shuttle

Fly

Bus and ferry, bus

Bus and ferry, train

Bus and ferry, shuttle

Bus and ferry, bus via Ghadir, Tas-Sliema