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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sliema to Messina by busferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    8h 21m
    €259–304

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    5h 1m
    €42–156

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    8h 33m
    €268–333

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    11h 21m
    €101–113

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Sliema to Messina. However, you can take the line 13 bus to Bombi 1, walk to Valletta, take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie, Tas-Sliema to Messina Centrale via Bombi 1, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo, Siracusa, and Siracusa in around 8h 33m.

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