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

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There are 6 ways to get from Valletta 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
    6h 54m
    €256–301

  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 6m
    €39–154

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    7h 47m
    €266–326

  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
    10h 2m
    €97–107

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    7h 10m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Pozzallo

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    8h
    €260–315

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Valletta to Messina. However, you can 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 vehicle from Valletta to Messina Centrale via Pozzallo, Ispica, and Siracusa in around 7h 47m.

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