Catania - Valletta
Ferries to Malta
Catania - Valletta
Ferries to Malta
Virtu Ferries provides the ferry from Catania to Valletta. Catania Valletta ferries cost around $180 and $832, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Catania Valletta ferries.
Catania Valletta ferry sailings typycally depart from Catania at around 15:00. The last ferry leaves at 19:00.
The Catania Valletta ferry trip can take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Catania to Valletta ferry is around 4 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Catania to Valletta serviced by Virtu Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Catania Valletta ferry prices typically range between $180* and $832*. The average price is typically $341*. The cheapest ferries from Catania to Valletta start from $180*. The average price for a foot passenger is $341*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Catania to Valletta is approximately 115 miles (186km) or 100 nautical miles.
Yes, Virtu Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Catania and Valletta. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Catania and Valletta.
Foot passengers can travel on the Catania to Valletta ferry with Virtu Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Catania to Valletta.
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| Catania - Valletta Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sicily | |
| Destination Country | Malta | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Virtu Ferries | |
| Average Price | $341 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 100 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
The Sicilian city of Catania is located on the east coast of the island and lies on the Ionian Sea between Messina and Syracuse. Known for its historical relationship with earthquakes, having previously been destroyed by an earthquake in 1169 and again in 1693, the city has also suffered from volcanic eruptions from nearby Mount Etna, the most violent being in 1669. The city is also home to the first university opened in Sicily in 1434, and in the 14th century and on into the Renaissance, Catania was one of Italy's most important centres for culture, the arts and politics.
The city's symbol is u Liotru, or the Fontana dell'Ellefante, which was assembled in 1736 by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. The symbol shows an ancient lavic stone elephant topped by an Egyptian obelisk from Syene. The city has had a poor relationship with volcanos, having been buried by lava a total of 17 times in recorded history. In layers beneath the present day city are the Roman city that preceded it, and the Greek city before that.
The Maltese city of Valletta is the island's capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is almost an open air museum. The city is filled with Baroque architecture which dates back to the Knights of St John nearly 5 centuries ago. Throughout its history, the city has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now home to the seat of the Maltese Government. There are a number of charming cafes and bars in the city and it is now one of the island's most popular tourist attractions. Sites in the city that are worth visiting include the lovely St John's Cathedral with its fortifications and priceless paintings contained inside. The city's Grand Harbour is frequently referred to as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean and the city in general hosts a number of cultural events each year which range from theatre productions to concerts by leading opera singers.
