Catania to Valletta ferry with Virtu Ferries

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Catania to Valletta

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€85

Average price

€85

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 Catania to Valletta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Catania to Valletta will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Catania for Valletta on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 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 .

On Thu, Nov 06 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
07:30PM1h45
Port of Pozzallo
09:15PMPort of Valletta
€851One-way
0 transfers
Virtu FerriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE
09:30PM1h45
Port of Pozzallo
11:15PMPort of Valletta
€851One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare flight and ferry for Catania to Valletta

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Valletta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €72, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 99 nautical miles (185 km)

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Ferry
Most popular
Flight

€85

Average price

Cheapest

€105

Average price

2h 45m

Average total duration

1h 45m

Onboard

+

1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

Virtu Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Air Malta

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Catania to Valletta Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
10:15PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
10:15AM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
09:15PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Virtu Ferries
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
1h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri

Live departures

Catania to Valletta ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 1:51 AM
Last updated at 1:51 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
virtu_ferriesST JOHN PAUL II7:30 AM Port of Pozzallo
1h45
9:15 AM Port of Valletta0 transfersDirect
virtu_ferriesJEAN DE LA VALETTE6:30 PM Port of Pozzallo
1h45
8:15 PM Port of Valletta0 transfersDirect
virtu_ferriesST JOHN PAUL II8:30 PM Port of Pozzallo
1h45
10:15 PM Port of Valletta0 transfersDirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Catania to Valletta

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Ferries from Catania to Valletta run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €25 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 €25
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Virtu Ferries
Distance
99 nautical miles (185 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
€72
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
15
Fastest ferry
1h 45m
First ferry
04:00
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 €25

Ferry operators: Virtu Ferries from Catania to VallettaYou can travel by ferry between Catania to Valletta with Virtu Ferries for as low as €25. 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
€77
Virtu Ferries frequency
2 a day
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: Ferry from Catania to Valletta

FAQs: Take the ferry to Valletta easily. 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 Catania to Valletta.
FAQs

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Catania, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Valletta, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.

Yes, you can take a flight between Catania and Valletta.

popular ferry ports

Popular ports from Catania to Valletta

Catania
Valletta
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 transit options for Port of Valletta
  • Bus lines 133, 130, Stop: Valletta Terminus

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