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How to get fromValletta to Mount Etnaby plane, unknown, busferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Valletta to Mount Etna by plane, unknown, busferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Walk from Catania-Airport-CTA to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    2h 47m

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, travel via Giarre-Riposto

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    5h 45m

  3. Bus and ferry, train, travel

    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 Giarre-Ripostotrain train Re
    4. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    6h 37m

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus, travel

    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 bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    4. Walk from Etna to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    10h 37m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    4. Walk from Etna to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    8h 35m

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Valletta, Malta and Mount Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Valletta to Mount Etna. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valletta to Mount Etna via Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, Catania Centrale, and Giarre-Riposto in around 5h 45m.

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