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How to get fromValletta to Palermo (Region)by busferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Valletta to Palermo (Region) by busferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    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 train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    8h 3m
    €296–358

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MLA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    5h 50m
    €76–192

  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 Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    8h 54m
    €303–375

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Catania Airport (CTA)

    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 Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    10h 37m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siracusa Bus Terminal to Palermo stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    10h 39m

  6. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Modica to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train
    3. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    11h 24m

  7. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MLA - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    7h 24m

  8. Fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MLA - PMO
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    6h 46m

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: 401.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Valletta, Malta and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Valletta to Palermo (Region). However, you can take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia, then take the taxi to Palermo (Region). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valletta to Palermo (Region) via Pozzallo, Ispica, Siracusa, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 8h 54m.

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