There are 10 ways to get from Marsa to Venice by plane, train, bus and ferry, ferry, car ferry, bus or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Venice
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Venice (VCE)
Cheapest option
Fly to Trieste, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Trieste (TRS)
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Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
8 alternative options
Fly to Venice Treviso
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Venice Treviso (TSF)
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Fly to Verona, train
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Fly from Malta (MLA) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus and ferry, train, ferry
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Lucia
Car ferry, train
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Take the car ferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
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Take the train from Ispica to Siracusa
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Take the train from Siracusa to Villa S.Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus and ferry, bus via Cosenza
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro
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Take the bus from Cosenza to Venice
Bus and ferry, bus
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the bus from Catania to Verona
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Take the bus from Verona to Venice
Bus and ferry, night train, train
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Take the bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
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Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
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International entry into Italy from Malta
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Malta
Conditions of entry into Italy from Malta
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Italy is currently allowed from Malta.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Venice is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Venice is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Venice is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marsa to Venice is to fly and train which costs €40 - €240 and takes 6h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Marsa to Venice is to fly which costs €45 - €650 and takes 5h.
No, there is no direct bus from Marsa to Venice. However, there are services departing from Valletta and arriving at Venice via Catania, Via D'Amico and Cosenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
It is approximately 1078 km to get from Marsa to Venice.
The best way to get from Marsa to Venice without a car is to bus and ferry and train and ferry which takes 17h 53m and costs €160 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Marsa to Venice, including transfers.
Marsa to Venice bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
There is no direct flight from Malta Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Marsa to Venice bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Venice station.
Air Malta, Swiss, British Airways and six other airlines offer flights from Malta Airport to Venice Airport.
- Distance: 1077.8 km
- Duration: 6h 14m
What companies run services between Marsa, Malta and Venice, Italy?
Alitalia, Ryanair and 14 other airlines fly from Marsa to Venice hourly.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €1100
Flights from Malta to Venice via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €1100
Flights from Malta to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €1100
Flights from Malta to Venice via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €1100
Flights from Malta to Venice via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €1100
Flights from Malta to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €1200
Flights from Malta to Venice Treviso via Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €1200
Flights from Malta to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €260
Flights from Malta to Bologna via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €260
Flights from Malta to Verona via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €470
Flights from Malta to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €460
Flights from Malta to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Malta to Trieste via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €750
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
Flights from Malta to Trieste via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1200
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €950
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Malta to Trieste via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €850
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €1000
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €1200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Malta to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Malta to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €240
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €75 - €110
- Base Standard
- €120 - €170
- Base Premium
- €150 - €220
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €7 - €9
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Siracusa to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Bus and ferry from Valletta to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €82
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
- Phone
- 091 617 1141
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Schedules at
- saistrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni to Cosenza A3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Cosenza to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65 - €110
- Website
- Inter Saj
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Verona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+356) 22069999
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Car ferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
- Low season
- €70
- High season
- €127
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