Catania – Valletta
Ferry to Malta
Catania – Valletta
Ferry to Malta
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 7 weekly sailings between Catania and Valletta.Virtu Ferries provides the ferry from Catania to Valletta. Catania Valletta ferries take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $300.42 and $1,193.67, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Catania to Valletta.
The earliest Catania Valletta ferry typically departs Catania at about 16:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.
Ferries from Catania to Valletta sail in around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Catania to Valletta provided by Virtu Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Catania to Valletta typically range between $300.42* and $1,193.67*. On average the Catania Valletta ferry is $602.21*. The cheapest Catania Valletta ferry prices start from $300.42*. The average price for a foot passenger is $602.21*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 September 2025.
The distance between Catania to Valletta is approximately 115 miles (186km) or 100 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Catania and Valletta.
Virtu Ferries allow foot passengers on Catania Valletta ferries.
Virtu Ferries allow pets on ferries from Catania to Valletta. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Catania - Valletta Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Sicily | |
| Destination | Malta | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Virtu Ferries | |
| Average Price | $602 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 100 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2025.
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.
