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

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There are 5 ways to get from Valletta to Taormina 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 Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    6h 12m

  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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    3h 49m
    €32–136

  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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    6h 31m
    €261–322

  4. Bus and ferry, shuttle, bus

    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 via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    9h 3m
    €91–98

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the train from Siracusa to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    6h 14m
    €260–320

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: 272.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Valletta to Taormina. However, you can take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania via Archimede, then take the bus to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valletta to Taormina-Giardini via Pozzallo, Ispica, and Siracusa in around 6h 31m.

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