There are 7 ways to get from Sliema to Sicily by plane, busferry, bus, 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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
2h 33m€35–136Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
10h 2m€266–322Bus and ferry, train via Caltanissetta
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain
- Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 43m€286–352Fly to Trapani Airport
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane MLA - TPS
3h 51m€35–206Bus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 24m€283–347Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain Re
11h 10m€290–364Bus and ferry, bus, train via Caltanissetta
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Vittoriabus
- Take the train from Vittoria to Caltanissetta C.Letrain
- Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Palermobus
11h 52m€275–334
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sliema to Sicily is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sliema to Sicily is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Sliema to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Ghadir, Tas-Sliema and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Sliema and Sicily is 202 km.
The best way to get from Sliema to Sicily without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs €260 - €330.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Sliema to Sicily, including transfers.
Sliema to Sicily bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Sliema to Sicily bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 6323+ hotels available in Sicily.
What companies run services between Sliema, Malta and Sicily, Italy?
Ryanair and Air Malta fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–130
Flights from Malta International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Vittoria to Caltanissetta C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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