There are 4 ways to get from Valletta to Messina by busferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus and ferry, bus
best- 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 Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
6h 54m€256–301Fly, train
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 4m€41–154Bus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain Re
7h 14m€265–325Bus and ferry, shuttle, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
9h 59m€97–107
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valletta to Messina is to fly and train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Valletta to Messina is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Valletta to Messina. However, there are services departing from Valletta and arriving at Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Pozzallo Viale Europa and Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Valletta and Messina is 321 km.
The best way to get from Valletta to Messina without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €250 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Valletta to Messina, including transfers.
Valletta to Messina bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Valletta to Messina bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 1169+ hotels available in Messina.
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, Pozzallo, Siracusa, and Siracusa in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Siracusa to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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
Shuttle from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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