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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Valletta to Catania

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£70

Average price

£70

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

185 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Valletta to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Valletta to Catania will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £70.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Valletta for Catania every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 185 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

The slowest ferries will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Virtu FerriesST JOHN PAUL II
06:301h45
Port of Valletta
08:15Port of Pozzallo
£701One-way
0 changes
Virtu FerriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE
18:001h45
Port of Valletta
19:45Port of Pozzallo
£701One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare flight and ferry for Valletta to Catania

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valletta to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £67, and a flight costs an average of £23.

Distance: 99 nautical miles (185 km)

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Flight

£82

Average Price

Cheapest

£103

Average Price

2h 45m

Average total duration

1h 45m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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Valletta to Catania Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
06:30
Arrival Time
08:15
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Thu, Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
18:00
Arrival Time
19:45
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
07:30
Arrival Time
09:15
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
05:00
Arrival Time
06:45
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
17:00
Arrival Time
18:45
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sun

Live departures

Valletta to Catania ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
virtu_ferriesST JOHN PAUL II04:00 Port of Valletta
1h45
05:45 Port of Pozzallo0 changesdirect
virtu_ferriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE06:30 Port of Valletta
1h45
08:15 Port of Pozzallo0 changesdirect
virtu_ferriesST JOHN PAUL II17:00 Port of Valletta
1h45
18:45 Port of Pozzallo0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Valletta to Catania

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Ferries from Valletta to Catania run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23
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Virtu Ferries
Distance
99 nautical miles (185 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£67
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
15
Fastest ferry
1h 45m
First ferry
01:00
Last ferry
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23

Ferry operators: Virtu Ferries from Valletta to CataniaYou can travel by ferry between Valletta to Catania with Virtu Ferries for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Virtu Ferries

About
Virtu Ferries is a Maltese company, founded in 1988, specializing in high-speed passenger and car ferry services. It operates daily, year-round routes between Malta (Valletta) and Sicily (Pozzallo), with a crossing time of approximately 90 minutes. The company utilizes a fleet of modern catamarans, including the M/V Saint John Paul II, which can carry 900 passengers and 167 cars or 23 heavy commercial vehicles. Virtu Ferries is a subsidiary of Virtu Holdings, a family-owned ship-owning group established in 1945, which has diversified into various maritime and other business interests. Annually, Virtu Ferries transports over 300,000 passengers and 70,000 vehicles on its Malta-Sicily route, playing a significant role in connecting the two Mediterranean islands for both tourism and commercial purposes. Its subsidiary, Venezia Lines, also operates seasonal services in the Adriatic Sea.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£72
Additional luggage
Extra luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before departure with fee
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria and bar service available
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels with assistance available
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled
Cabin reservation
Cabins available on Malta-Sicily route
Car on board

FAQs: Valletta to Catania ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Valletta to Catania with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Valletta to Catania.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Valletta to Catania can start from as little as £67 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Valletta to Catania is £74; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Valletta to Catania is 1 h 45 min   to travel the 115 mile long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first ferry from Valletta to Catania leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Valletta to Catania leaves at 21: 30.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Valletta to Catania.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Valletta to Catania.
No, there are no foot passengers allowed on ferries from Valletta to Catania as it is a vehicle-only route.
A day trip to Catania from Valletta is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Valletta to Catania is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Valletta to Catania including taking a flight or ferry.

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Important Stations and Airports in Valletta and Catania

Valletta
Catania
Port of VallettaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Il-Vittimi Furjanizi, Il-Furjana, Malta
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 08:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00
  • Sunday: Closed
carConnection
Car connection
Triq Nazzjonali, Exit 7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafe Society (0.3km)
  • Panorama Restaurant (0.5km)
  • Rampila Restaurant (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are eCabs and Bolt.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Valletta
  • Bus lines 133, 130, Stop: Valletta Terminus

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