Malta Bus Routes By Locality

Malta Bus Numbers for Localities and Key Destinations

Date Last Updated: 30th August 2026

Use this guide to find Malta bus numbers by locality and key destination. It covers towns and villages across Malta, along with key places such as Malta International Airport, Mater Dei Hospital, the University of Malta, Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, and other destinations.

For each locality, you can check useful buses to Valletta and Malta Airport, together with other routes that serve or pass nearby. Locality names are shown in English and Maltese where relevant.

🚌 Before you travel: This guide helps you find the right bus routes for each locality, but times, stops and routes can occasionally change because of diversions or service updates. For live bus arrivals, check Malta Public Transport's real-time information. To plan a complete journey with stops, connections and a map, use the Malta Public Transport Journey Planner.

Looking for a particular place? Use the A–Z links below to jump directly to the locality you need.

✍️ Written by Albert and Benjamin Magro, Malta locals sharing practical advice based on living on and exploring the islands.

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Malta Bus Route Numbers

Already know your bus number? Use this quick guide to check the main places connected by some of Malta's most commonly searched bus routes. You can then use the locality sections further down this page to see which buses serve individual towns and villages.

Bus Route	Main Connection
31	Valletta ↔ Buġibba
42	Valletta ↔ Ċirkewwa
48	Valletta ↔ Buġibba
54	Valletta ↔ Attard
74	Valletta ↔ Żurrieq
92	Valletta ↔ Marsaskala (Żonqor)
135	Marsaskala ↔ Mater Dei Hospital
203	Sliema ↔ Buġibba
204	Mater Dei Hospital ↔ Marsaskala
250	Valletta ↔ Għadira

Looking for another bus number? Continue to the locality guide below, or check Malta Public Transport for the latest route, stops and timetable before travelling.

Popular Malta Bus Destinations

If you are travelling to one of Malta's main transport hubs or visitor destinations, use the sections below to quickly find the most useful bus connections. These include Malta International Airport, Valletta, Mater Dei Hospital, the University of Malta, Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal and the Blue Grotto area.

Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal – Gozo Channel

Visitor note: Ċirkewwa is the Malta-side ferry terminal for travelling to Gozo, so it is an important transport point for visitors continuing to Mġarr in Gozo.

To Valletta: 41, 42, X300
To Malta Airport: TD1
To Buġibba: 221
To Sliema: 222
To Mater Dei Hospital: X299
Other useful routes: 101 and N11

Mater Dei Hospital – L-Isptar Mater Dei

Visitor note: Mater Dei is Malta's main state-run acute general hospital and also one of the island's busiest bus connection points.

To Valletta: 22, 25, 31, 32, 35, 122, 238, 250, 260, X300
To Malta Airport: 208
To Ċirkewwa: X299
Other routes serving Mater Dei: 106, 110, 117, 120, 135, 181, 182, 204, 206, 209, 210, 211, 213, 218, 226, 233, 280, 300, 402, 403 and N120

Malta International Airport – Ajruport Internazzjonali ta' Malta

Visitor note: Malta International Airport is in Luqa and is the main arrival point for visitors flying to Malta. Several direct bus services connect the terminal with Malta's main visitor areas.

To Valletta: TD4 or 88
To St Julian's: TD2 or TD3
To Sliema, Gżira and Msida: TD3
To Ċirkewwa, Mellieħa, Buġibba and Rabat: TD1
To Buġibba and Rabat: TD5
To Mater Dei Hospital: 208
To Buġibba: 214
To Marsaskala: 119
To Rabat: 201

The TD1–TD5 Airport Direct routes are particularly useful for visitors carrying luggage, while other regular services also connect the airport with different parts of Malta.

Planning the journey to Malta itself? See our guide to how to get to Malta.

Valletta – Il-Belt Valletta

Visitor note: Valletta is Malta's main bus hub, with the terminus just outside the City Gate. It is one of the easiest places to change buses for journeys across the island.

To Malta Airport: TD4 or 88
Valletta circular route: 133
To Valletta Waterfront: 130

Valletta Bus Terminal: Zones and Bays

Valletta Bus Terminal is divided into three main zones, with individual numbered bays within each area:

Zone A: mainly buses towards southern Malta, together with some services towards Pembroke and Buġibba
Zone B: mainly buses towards northern Malta
Zone C: mainly buses towards central Malta

Check the information screens when you arrive at the terminal for your current departure bay. The real-time panels show upcoming buses, departure times and bay numbers, which is more reliable than relying on a fixed bay list.

Valletta Main Bus Terminus

University Of Malta - Università Ta' Malta

Visitor note: The University of Malta's main campus is in Msida, next to Mater Dei Hospital. Look for the Università and Qroqq bus stops when planning your journey.

To Valletta: 25, 31, 32, 35, 122, 238, 250, 260 and X300
To Malta Airport: 208
Towards Ċirkewwa: X300
Other routes serving the University area: 106, 117, 120, 121, 135, 181, 182, 204, 206, 209, 210, 211, 213, 218, 226, 233, 280, 300, 402, 403 and N120

Wied iż-Żurrieq (Blue Grotto)

Visitor note: Wied iż-Żurrieq is the coastal area used to access the Blue Grotto and its boat trips, making it one of the most popular sightseeing stops in southern Malta.

To Valletta: 74
To Malta Airport: 201
Towards Rabat: 201
Bus routes serving the Grotto stop: 74, 201

Malta Bus Routes by Town and Village

The sections below list bus routes for towns and villages across Malta, including useful connections to Valletta and Malta Airport and the other buses serving each locality. Each section also includes a short Visitor note to help first-time visitors understand the area.

Attard - Ħ'Attard

Visitor note: Attard is a mainly residential central locality, best known to visitors for San Anton Gardens and its position between Valletta and the Rabat–Mdina area.

To Valletta: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 or 56
To Malta Airport: 214 from selected Attard stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 106, 181 or 182, depending on your stop
Other useful routes: 109, 109A, 186 and 202 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Attard is served by several bus corridors and not every route listed above stops in every part of the locality.

Baħrija – Il-Baħrija

Visitor note: Baħrija is a small rural locality west of Rabat, better suited to countryside walks and a quieter side of Malta than to typical resort sightseeing.

Towards Rabat: 109 or 109A
To Valletta: Take 109 or 109A towards Rabat, then change to 50, 51, 52, 53 or 56
To Malta Airport: Take 109 or 109A towards Rabat, then change to 201
Bus routes serving Baħrija: 109 and 109A

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

Visitor note: Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq is a small coastal locality between Pembroke and Qawra, useful for Coast Road connections rather than as a major bus hub.

To Valletta: 13, X300 or TD13
To Malta Airport: Take 13, X300 or TD13 to Valletta, then change to TD4 or 88
To Sliema: 212, 222 or 225
Towards Ċirkewwa: 222 or X300
Other routes serving Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq: 103, X1A, N11 and N212

Balzan – Ħal Balzan

Visitor note: Balzan forms part of Malta's Three Villages with Attard and Lija and is known for traditional houses, gardens and citrus trees.

To Valletta: 50, 54 or 56
To Malta Airport: 214
To Mater Dei Hospital: 106, 181 or 182, depending on your stop
Bus routes serving Balzan: 50, 54, 56, 106, 181, 182 and 214

Check your nearest bus stop before travelling, as not every route listed above serves every part of Balzan.

Birgu – Il-Birgu (Vittoriosa)

Visitor note: Birgu is one of Malta's historic Three Cities, with a waterfront, narrow historic streets and Fort St Angelo overlooking the Grand Harbour.

To Valletta: 2
To Malta Airport: Take 2 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Towards Mater Dei Hospital: 213 from selected Birgu stops
Other routes serving parts of Birgu: 3, 4, 124 and N3

Birkirkara

Visitor note: Birkirkara is a large central locality, known for St Helen's Basilica, its old railway station and traditional town centre.

To Valletta: 22, 58 or 58A, with several additional Valletta routes available from other parts of Birkirkara
To Malta Airport: 214 from selected Birkirkara stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 106, 181 or 182 from selected stops
Other useful routes serving different parts of Birkirkara: 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56 and 280

Check the nearest stop before travelling, because Birkirkara covers a large area and not every route above serves every part of the locality.

Birżebbuġa

Visitor note: Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in southern Malta, best known to visitors for Pretty Bay, its waterfront and its proximity to the Freeport.

To Valletta: 80, 82, 82A or 82B
To Malta Airport: 119 from selected Birżebbuġa stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 210
To Marsa Park & Ride: 205
Night service to Valletta: N82

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as the 80 and 82-series routes do not all follow exactly the same route through Birżebbuġa.

Bormla (Cospicua)

Visitor note: Bormla is one of Malta's historic Three Cities, centred around Dockyard Creek and within easy reach of neighbouring Birgu and Senglea.

To Valletta: 4
To Malta Airport: Take 4 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 213 from selected Bormla stops
Towards Marsaskala and Senglea: 124
Other routes serving parts of Bormla: 1, 2, 3 and N3

Check your nearest stop, because Routes 1, 2 and 3 serve different parts of the Three Cities rather than following the same route through Bormla.

Buġibba & Qawra

Visitor note: Buġibba and Qawra form one of Malta's main visitor areas, with a major bus terminal and useful connections across the island.

To Valletta: 31, 45, 48 or TD13
To Malta Airport: 214, TD1 or TD5
To Sliema and St Julian's: 212
To Rabat and Mdina: 186
To Ċirkewwa: 221 or TD1
Towards Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa: 223
To Mater Dei Hospital: 280
Other useful services around Buġibba and Qawra: 203, N11, N48 and N212

Check whether your nearest stop is in Buġibba or Qawra, as some services use the terminal while others serve stops around the wider resort area.

Bulebel Industrial Estate

Visitor note: Bulebel is primarily an industrial estate, so it is more relevant for people travelling there for work or business than for sightseeing.

To Valletta: 81 or 84
To Mater Dei Hospital: 206
To Malta Airport: Travel to Valletta on 81 or 84, then change to 88 or TD4
Bus routes serving Bulebel: 81, 84 and 206

Burmarrad

Visitor note: Burmarrad is a small locality between Mosta and the St Paul's Bay area, with several useful north–south bus routes passing through it.

To Valletta: 31, 41, 42, 45, 48 or 250
To Malta Airport: 214 from selected Burmarrad stops
To Sliema: 203
To Rabat and Mdina: 186
To Mater Dei Hospital: 280
Night service towards Valletta/Buġibba: N48

Check your nearest stop before travelling, because the exact combination of services differs between Burmarrad stops.

Dingli – Ħad-Dingli

Visitor note: Dingli is a quiet village on Malta's western side, best known to visitors for the Dingli Cliffs, countryside and coastal views.

To Valletta: 52 or 56
To Malta Airport: 201 from selected Dingli stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 181
Night service to Valletta: N52
Bus routes serving Dingli: 52, 56, 181 and 201

Check your nearest stop before travelling, particularly for Route 201, as not every Dingli service follows exactly the same route through the locality.

Fgura – Il-Fgura

Visitor note: Fgura is a mainly residential locality in south-eastern Malta, with frequent bus connections towards Valletta, Paola and surrounding towns.

To Valletta: 1, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Travel to Paola/Lourdes, then change to 88 or 214
To Mater Dei Hospital: 204 from selected Fgura stops
Towards Pembroke: 120 or 121
Night services: N91 and N120 from selected stops

Check the exact stop nearest to you, as Fgura has several bus corridors and not every route listed serves every part of the locality.

Floriana – Il-Furjana

Visitor note: Floriana lies immediately outside Valletta, so many buses leaving or approaching the capital also stop in Floriana or at the nearby Bombi interchange.

To Malta Airport: 88 from Floriana A, or TD4 from Bombi 3
To Valletta: Many services continue directly into Valletta; if you are near City Gate, the main bus terminus is also within walking distance
Towards Sliema, St Julian's and northern or central Malta: useful services from Floriana include 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 31, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, 238, 250 and 260, depending on the stop
Towards southern Malta: useful services include 1, 2, 3, 4, 71, 72, 73, 74, 80, 81, 82, 82A, 82B, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95, depending on the stop
Night services: several night routes also pass through Floriana, including N3, N13, N48, N52, N62, N71, N82 and N91

Check the exact Floriana or Bombi stop before travelling, because the routes serving Floriana A, B, C and the Bombi stops are not identical.

Fleur-de-Lys – Birkirkara

Visitor note: Fleur-de-Lys is a mainly residential area on the Birkirkara–Santa Venera side of central Malta and sits on several busy bus corridors.

To Valletta: 42, 51, 52, 53 or 58, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Take a Valletta-bound service and change in Valletta to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 182 from selected stops
Other useful route: 110
Night service towards Valletta and Dingli: N52

Check your nearest stop before travelling, because Fleur-de-Lys has several stops and the exact route combination differs between them.

Għaxaq – Ħal Għaxaq

Visitor note: Għaxaq is a mainly residential village in southern Malta, surrounded by agricultural land and centred around a traditional village core.

To Valletta: 88
To Malta Airport: 88
To Mater Dei Hospital: 135 or 226, depending on your stop
Bus routes serving Għaxaq: 88, 135 and 226

Check the direction shown on the bus, as Route 88 operates between Valletta and the airport through the Gudja/Għaxaq area.

Għargħur – Ħal Għargħur

Visitor note: Għargħur is one of Malta's smaller rural villages, known for its quiet setting and countryside character between Naxxar and Madliena.

To Valletta: 46 or 260
To Malta Airport: Take 46 or 260 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Bus routes serving central Għargħur: 46 and 260

Gudja – Il-Gudja

Visitor note: Gudja is a traditional village immediately beside Malta International Airport, with narrow village streets and a historic centre overlooking the airport area.

To Valletta: 88
To Malta Airport: 88
To Mater Dei Hospital: 226
Other route serving parts of Gudja: 135

Route 88 is particularly useful in Gudja because it directly links the village with both Valletta and Malta Airport.

Gżira – Il-Gżira

Visitor note: Gżira is a busy waterfront locality between Msida and Sliema, with very frequent buses towards Valletta, Sliema and St Julian's.

To Valletta: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25 or 35, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: TD3 from selected Gżira stops
To Buġibba: 203
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233 from selected stops
Other useful route through Gżira: 211
Night service towards Valletta and St Julian's: N13

Check your nearest Gżira stop before travelling, as routes along the waterfront and those further inland do not all use the same stops.

Ħal Far

Visitor note: Ħal Far is primarily an industrial area in southern Malta, so its bus services are particularly useful for people travelling there for work.

To Valletta: 82B from selected Ħal Far stops
To Malta Airport: 119
To Marsa Park & Ride: 205
Bus routes serving Ħal Far: 82B, 119 and 205

Check your exact stop before travelling, as Ħal Far covers a sizeable industrial area and the three routes do not serve every stop identically.

Ħal Farruġ

Visitor note: Ħal Farruġ is a small settlement forming part of Luqa, close to Malta International Airport and several important southern bus corridors.

To Valletta: 73 or 74
To Malta Airport: TD1 or TD5 from selected stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 135, depending on your stop
To Marsa Park & Ride: 205
Bus routes serving Ħal Farruġ: 73, 74, 117, 135, 205, TD1 and TD5

Check your exact stop before travelling, as the routes use different parts of the Ħal Farruġ area.

Ħamrun – Il-Ħamrun

Visitor note: Ħamrun is a busy residential and commercial locality just outside Valletta, with very frequent bus services towards the capital.

To Valletta: 42, 47, 51, 52, 53, 58, 58A, 61, 62, 63 or 64, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Travel to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 122, 182, 209 or 213 from selected stops
Night services: N52 and N62 serve parts of Ħamrun and Blata l-Bajda

Check your nearest stop before travelling, particularly around Blata l-Bajda, as different bus stops serve different route groups.

Iklin – L-Iklin

Visitor note: Iklin is a small, mainly residential central locality between Birkirkara, Lija, Naxxar and San Ġwann.

To Valletta: 31 or 43
To Malta Airport: Take 31 or 43 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Bus routes serving central Iklin: 31 and 43

Isla – L-Isla (Senglea)

Visitor note: Senglea, officially L-Isla, is one of Malta's historic Three Cities, occupying a peninsula overlooking the Grand Harbour.

To Valletta: 1
To Malta Airport: Take 1 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
To Marsaskala: 124
To Mater Dei Hospital: 213
Bus routes serving central Senglea: 1, 124 and 213

Kalkara – Il-Kalkara

Visitor note: Kalkara is a Grand Harbour locality beside the Three Cities and is useful for visitors heading to Esplora and the Rinella area.

To Valletta: 3
To Malta Airport: Take 3 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 213
Night service to Valletta: N3
Bus routes serving Kalkara: 3, 213 and N3

Kirkop – Ħal Kirkop

Visitor note: Kirkop is a small traditional village in southern Malta, conveniently located close to Malta International Airport.

To Valletta: 71, 72 or 73
To Malta Airport: 117, with 201 also available from selected Kirkop stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218
Night service towards Valletta and Żurrieq: N71
Bus routes serving Kirkop: 71, 72, 73, 117, 201, 218 and N71

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as the exact combination of routes differs between stops in Kirkop.

Lija – Ħal Lija

Visitor note: Lija is one of Malta's Three Villages, with a traditional village centre, gardens and a long association with citrus trees.

To Valletta: 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 250 or 260, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Take a Valletta-bound service, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 106 or 280 from selected Lija stops
Night service: N48 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, because Wiji, Lija, Portelli and Cimiterju have different route combinations.

Luqa – Ħal Luqa

Visitor note: Luqa is a mainly residential southern locality immediately beside Malta International Airport, with several important bus routes passing through it.

To Valletta: 71, 72 or 73
To Malta Airport: TD3 from Ewropa; 214 also serves the airport corridor from selected Luqa stops
Towards St Julian's: 211 from the Avjazzjoni area
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218 from selected Luqa stops
Night service towards Valletta and Żurrieq: N71

Check your nearest stop before travelling, because central Luqa and the stops beside the airport have quite different route combinations.

Madliena

Visitor note: Madliena is a quiet, mainly residential hillside area forming part of Swieqi, with valleys and elevated surroundings north of St Julian's.

To Valletta: 16
To Malta Airport: Take 16 towards St Julian's, then change to TD3
Bus route serving Madliena: 16

Check your nearest Madliena stop before travelling, as Route 16 follows a local loop through the residential area.

Manikata – Il-Manikata

Visitor note: Manikata is a small rural village within the Mellieħa locality, close to Għajn Tuffieħa, Golden Bay and Malta's north-western countryside.

To Valletta: 44
To Malta Airport: Take 44 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Towards Għajn Tuffieħa and Ġnejna: 44 or 101, depending on your destination
Towards Ċirkewwa: 101
Bus routes serving Manikata: 44 and 101

Marsa – Il-Marsa

Visitor note: Marsa is a mainly urban and industrial locality near the inner Grand Harbour and an important bus interchange between central and southern Malta.

To Valletta: 1, 2, 3, 4, 71, 72, 73, 80, 81, 82, 82A, 82B, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 208 from Marsa Park & Ride, or 88 from selected Marsa stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117, 135, 204, 206, 209, 210, 218 or 226 from the Marsa Park & Ride area, depending on the stop
Other useful connections: 110, 120 and 121 serve the Marsa Park & Ride area

Check the exact Marsa stop before travelling, as the routes at Marsa Park & Ride are very different from those serving other parts of the locality.

Marsaskala – Wied il-Għajn

Visitor note: Marsaskala is a coastal town in south-eastern Malta, popular for its bay, waterfront promenade and nearby St Thomas Bay.

To Valletta: 91, 92 or 93
To Malta Airport: 119
To Mater Dei Hospital: 135 or 204
To Senglea: 124
Local circular service: 191
Night service to Valletta: N91

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Routes 91, 92 and 93 serve different parts of Marsaskala, including the centre, Żonqor and Jerma areas.

Marsaxlokk

Visitor note: Marsaxlokk is Malta's best-known traditional fishing village, famous for its colourful boats, waterfront restaurants and Sunday market.

To Valletta: 81 or 85
To Valletta on Sundays: TD10 is another useful direct option
To Malta Airport: 119
To Mater Dei Hospital: 210 from selected Marsaxlokk stops
Bus routes serving central Marsaxlokk: 81, 85, 119, 210 and TD10

On Sundays, allow for possible route changes around Marsaxlokk because of the market and check the latest service information before travelling.

Mellieħa – Il-Mellieħa

Visitor note: Mellieħa is a large northern locality covering the hilltop village and Għadira Bay, with excellent bus connections towards Ċirkewwa.

To Valletta: 41, 42, 49, 250 or X300, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: TD1 from selected Mellieħa stops
To Ċirkewwa: 41, 42, 101, 221, 222, TD1 or X300, depending on your stop
To Sliema: 222
To Buġibba: 221
To Mater Dei Hospital: X299 from selected stops
Towards Ġnejna: 101
Night service towards St Julian's and Ċirkewwa: N11

Check whether your stop is in Mellieħa village, Għadira or further north, as the locality covers a large area and the exact route combination differs considerably.

Mdina – L-Imdina

Visitor note: Mdina is Malta's historic fortified former capital, known as the Silent City, and is one of the island's most important sightseeing destinations.

To Valletta: 50, 51, 52, 53 or 56, depending on the service
To Malta Airport: 201
To Sliema: 202
To Buġibba: 186
To Mater Dei Hospital: 181 or 182
Night service towards Valletta: N52

Most buses use the Mdina or nearby Saqqajja stops outside the city walls, so check your exact stop before travelling.

Mġarr – L-Imġarr

Visitor note: Mġarr is a rural north-western village, useful for reaching Ġnejna, Għajn Tuffieħa and the surrounding countryside.

To Valletta: 44 or selected 238 services
To Mater Dei Hospital: 238
To Malta Airport: Take 238 to Mater Dei, then change to 208
Towards Ġnejna and Ċirkewwa: 101
Bus routes serving Mġarr: 44, 101 and 238

Check the timetable for Route 238, as different 238 journeys operate between Mġarr, Mater Dei and Valletta.

Mosta – Il-Mosta

Visitor note: Mosta is a large central town, best known for the Mosta Rotunda, and sits on several important north–south bus routes.

To Valletta: 31, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 238, 250 or 260, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 214 from selected Mosta stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 238 or 280 from selected stops
To Sliema: 202 or 203
Towards Rabat: 186
Night service towards Valletta and Buġibba: N48

Check your nearest Mosta stop before travelling, as the Rotunda, Żokrija and other parts of Mosta are served by different combinations of routes.

Mqabba – L-Imqabba

Visitor note: Mqabba is a small southern village with a traditional centre and a long association with Malta's limestone quarrying industry.

To Valletta: 72 or 74, depending on your stop
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218
To Malta Airport: 117
Bus routes serving Mqabba: 72, 74, 117 and 218

Msida – L-Imsida

Visitor note: Msida is a busy central locality and university area, with frequent buses towards Valletta, Sliema, Mater Dei and northern Malta.

To Valletta: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 31, 35, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, 238, 250, 260, 300, X300 or TD13, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: TD3 from Kullegg
Towards Sliema and St Julian's: several services are available from Msida, including 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21 and TD3, depending on the stop and direction
Night services: N13 and N48 from selected Msida stops

Check your exact stop before travelling, because the Msida waterfront, Kullegg and Qroqq areas have different route combinations.

Mtarfa – L-Imtarfa

Visitor note: Mtarfa is a small hilltop locality beside Rabat, known for its British-era military heritage and prominent clock tower.

To Valletta: 51
To Mater Dei Hospital: 182
To Malta Airport: Take 51 towards Rabat, then change to 201
Bus routes serving Mtarfa: 51 and 182

Naxxar – In-Naxxar

Visitor note: Naxxar is a large central locality with a traditional town centre and attractions such as Palazzo Parisio.

To Valletta: 43, with 31, 46, 49 and 238 also available from selected Naxxar stops
To Malta Airport: Take a Valletta-bound service, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 238 or 280 from selected stops
Towards Sliema: 202 or 203 from selected stops
Towards Bidnija and Pembroke: 103

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as central Naxxar and the surrounding areas are served by different combinations of routes.

Paola – Raħal Ġdid

Visitor note: Paola is a busy southern town and transport interchange, best known to visitors as the location of the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum.

To Valletta: 1, 2, 3, 4, 81, 82, 82A, 82B, 83, 84, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 88 or 214 from the Lourdes area
To Mater Dei Hospital: 204, 206, 213 or 402 from selected Paola stops
Towards St Julian's: 211
Local Paola circular service: 401
Other useful cross-island routes: 120 and 121

Lourdes is one of Paola's main bus interchange points, so check whether your route departs from Lourdes or another nearby Paola stop.

Pembroke

Visitor note: Pembroke is a mainly residential coastal locality beside St Julian's and Paceville, with a useful Park & Ride serving several cross-island routes.

To Valletta: 14
To Malta Airport: TD2 from Pembroke Park & Ride
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233 from selected Pembroke stops
Towards Rabat and Sliema: 202
To Marsa Park & Ride: 110
Towards Xgħajra: 120 or 121
Towards Bidnija: 103

Check which Pembroke Park & Ride bay or local stop your service uses, as different routes serve different parts of the area.

Pietà – Tal-Pietà / Gwardamanġa

Visitor note: Pietà and Gwardamanġa form a central residential district between Valletta and Msida, with excellent bus connections along the main Valletta corridor.

To Valletta: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 31, 32, 35, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, 238, 250, 260 or 300, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Take a Valletta-bound service, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 122 or 300 from selected Pietà and Gwardamanġa stops
Night services: N13 and N48 from selected stops

Check your exact stop before travelling, as the waterfront Pietà stops and the higher Gwardamanġa stops have different route combinations.

Qormi – Ħal Qormi

Visitor note: Qormi is one of Malta's largest traditional towns, historically known as Città Pinto and particularly associated with traditional Maltese bread.

To Valletta: 61, 62, 63 or 64, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Travel towards Marsa Park & Ride, then change to 208
To Mater Dei Hospital: 209 from selected Qormi stops
Other routes serving the Qaddisin area: 110, 117, 120, 121, 135, 204, 206, 210, 218 and 226
Night services: N62 and N120 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, because central Qormi, Ħarifa and the Qaddisin/Marsa Park & Ride side have very different route combinations.

Qrendi – Il-Qrendi

Visitor note: Qrendi is a traditional southern village, while the wider locality also includes the Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra archaeological sites.

To Valletta: 72 or 74, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 201 from the Hagar/Hassajtek area
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218
Towards Rabat and the Blue Grotto area: 201 from selected stops

Check your exact stop before travelling, as central Qrendi and the Hagar/Hassajtek side of the locality are served by different routes.

Qroqq Skate Park – Msida

Visitor note: Qroqq Skate Park is beside the University of Malta and Mater Dei area, making it a useful interchange for several cross-island routes.

To Valletta: 24, 25, 31, 32, 35, 238, 250, 260, 300 or X300, depending on the Qroqq stop and direction
To Malta Airport: 208 from nearby Università 2
To Mater Dei Hospital: several routes serve the Qroqq–Mater Dei corridor, including 233, 280 and 300 from selected stops
Towards Ċirkewwa: X300 from selected Qroqq stops
Other useful services: 211, TD13 and X299 from selected Qroqq stops

Check the Qroqq stop number as well as the bus number, because Qroqq 1–5 serve different routes and directions.

Rabat – Ir-Rabat

Visitor note: Rabat lies immediately beside Mdina and is a major sightseeing area in its own right, with attractions including St Paul's Catacombs and the Domus Romana.

To Valletta: 50, 51, 52, 53 or 56, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 201
To Sliema: 202
To Buġibba: 186
To Mater Dei Hospital: 181 or 182
Towards Baħrija: 109 or 109A
To Ta' Qali Park & Ride: 404
Night service towards Valletta: N52

Check whether you are using Rabat, Mdina or Saqqajja stops, as several routes serve the wider Rabat–Mdina area but do not use exactly the same stops.

San Ġwann

Visitor note: San Ġwann is a mainly modern residential and commercial locality between central Malta and the Sliema–St Julian's area.

To Valletta: 24, 25 or 35, with 22 and 238 also available from selected stops
To Malta Airport: TD2 or TD3 from selected San Ġwann stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 25 or 35 from selected stops
Towards Rabat and Sliema: 202
Towards Buġibba and Sliema: 203
Other useful routes: 110, 120 and 121 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as different parts of San Ġwann have quite different route combinations.

St Vincent de Paul Long-Term Care Facility

Visitor note: St Vincent de Paul is a long-term care facility in Luqa, rather than a separate town or village.

To Valletta: 73 or 74
To Malta Airport: 208; Route 117 also serves the airport from selected stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 135
Towards Marsa Park & Ride and Birżebbuġa: 205
Bus routes serving the Vincenz stops: 73, 74, 117, 135, 205 and 208

Check whether you need Vincenz 1 or Vincenz 2, as the route combinations differ between the stops.

Santa Luċija

Visitor note: Santa Luċija is a mainly residential southern locality, best known to visitors for the Chinese Garden of Serenity.

To Valletta: 80 or 83
To Malta Airport: 214 from the Pepprin/Inez area
To Mater Dei Hospital: 226
Towards Birżebbuġa: 80

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Route 214 does not serve every Santa Luċija stop.

Santa Venera

Visitor note: Santa Venera is a central residential locality between Ħamrun and Birkirkara, with several useful bus corridors passing through it.

To Valletta: 64, with 42, 47, 51, 52, 53, 58 and 58A also available from selected stops
To Malta Airport: 214 from selected Santa Venera stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 181 or 182, depending on your stop
Other useful route: 110 from the Ahmar area

Check your nearest stop before travelling, particularly around Fleur-de-Lys and Ferrovija, because the route combinations differ considerably.

St Julian's – San Ġiljan

Visitor note: St Julian's is one of Malta's main visitor areas, covering the Spinola Bay, Balluta and Paceville districts and offering frequent bus connections.

To Valletta: 13A, with 13, 14 and 16 also available from selected stops
To Malta Airport: TD2 or TD3
Towards Rabat: 202
Towards Buġibba: 212
Towards Ċirkewwa: 222
Towards Għajn Tuffieħa: 225
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233 from selected stops
Night services: N13 towards Valletta, N11 towards Ċirkewwa and N212 towards Buġibba from selected stops

Check whether your nearest stop is in St Julian's, Paceville, Balluta or the Swieqi side, as different services use different parts of the locality.

St Paul's Bay – San Pawl il-Baħar

Visitor note: St Paul's Bay is a large northern locality. This section is particularly useful for St Paul's Bay village and Xemxija, while Buġibba and Qawra are covered separately above.

To Valletta: 41, 42, 49, 250 or X300, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: TD1 from selected Xemxija-area stops; 214 is available from the Burmarrad side
To Sliema: 203, 212, 222 or 225 from selected stops
To Ċirkewwa: 41, 42, 221, 222 or X300
To Mater Dei Hospital: 280 or X299 from selected stops
Night services: N11, N48 and N212 serve different parts of the wider locality

Check your exact stop before travelling, because St Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Buġibba and Qawra have different route combinations.

Safi – Ħal Safi

Visitor note: Safi is a small, mainly residential village in southern Malta, close to Żurrieq, Kirkop and Malta International Airport.

To Valletta: 71 or 73
To Malta Airport: 117
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218
Night service towards Valletta and Żurrieq: N71
Bus routes serving Safi: 71, 73, 117, 218 and N71

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as the 117/218 and 71/73 services do not use every Safi stop identically.

Siġġiewi – Is-Siġġiewi

Visitor note: Siġġiewi is a traditional village in western Malta surrounded by extensive rural countryside and agricultural land.

To Valletta: 62
To Malta Airport: 201
To Mater Dei Hospital: 209
Towards Baħrija and Providenza: 109 or 109A
Night service to Valletta: N62

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Route 201 and the 109 services do not serve every Siġġiewi stop.

Sliema – Tas-Sliema

Visitor note: Sliema is one of Malta's main visitor areas, with a long waterfront promenade and excellent bus connections to Valletta, St Julian's and northern Malta.

To Valletta: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16 or 21, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: TD3 from selected Sliema stops
To Rabat: 202
To Buġibba: 203 or 212
To Ċirkewwa: 222
Towards Għajn Tuffieħa: 225
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233 from selected stops
Night services: N13 and N212 from selected Sliema stops

Check whether your nearest stop is at the Ferries, Chalet, Exiles or further along the waterfront, as different services use different parts of Sliema.

Smart City

Visitor note: Smart City is a modern business and commercial development beside Kalkara and the Xgħajra coastline.

To Valletta: 3 or 94
To Malta Airport: Take 3 or 94 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Towards Pembroke: 120
Night services: N3 and N120 from selected Smart City stops

Check whether you need Smart City 1 or Smart City 2, as the available services can differ by stop and direction.

Swatar – Is-Swatar

Visitor note: Swatar is a central residential area close to the University of Malta, Mater Dei Hospital and Birkirkara.

To Valletta: 32
To Mater Dei Hospital: 110 from selected Swatar stops
To Malta Airport: Take 110 to Mater Dei, then change to 208
Bus routes serving central Swatar: 32 and 110

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Swatar stretches towards both Birkirkara and the University/Mater Dei area.

Swieqi / Tal-Ibraġ / Victoria Gardens

Visitor note: Swieqi and Tal-Ibraġ are mainly residential areas immediately inland from St Julian's and Pembroke, with several useful cross-island bus connections nearby.

To Valletta: 16 from central Swieqi and Tal-Ibraġ; 13 or 14 are also available from selected stops closer to St Andrew's and Pembroke
To Malta Airport: TD2 from Pembroke Park & Ride, or travel towards St Julian's and change to TD2 or TD3
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233
Towards Rabat: 202 from selected stops
Towards Buġibba: 212
Towards Ċirkewwa: 222
Towards Għajn Tuffieħa: 225
Other useful services: 110, 120 and 121 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop carefully, because central Swieqi, Tal-Ibraġ, St Andrew's and the Pembroke side have quite different route combinations.

Tarxien – Ħal Tarxien

Visitor note: Tarxien is a traditional southern locality best known to visitors for the Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, one of Malta's major prehistoric sites.

To Valletta: 81, 82, 82A, 82B, 84, 85 or 88, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 88; 214 is also available from selected Tarxien stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 206 from selected stops
Local connection towards Paola: 401 from selected stops
Night service towards Valletta: N82

Check your nearest Tarxien stop before travelling, as Neolitici, Tarxien, Witja and other stops have different route combinations.

Ta' Xbiex

Visitor note: Ta' Xbiex is a small central waterfront locality between Msida and Gżira, with frequent buses along the Valletta–Sliema corridor.

To Valletta: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 or 35, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Walk to Ponsonby in neighbouring Gżira for TD3, or travel to Valletta and change to 88 or TD4
Towards Sliema: 15 or 21, depending on your stop and direction
To Mater Dei Hospital: 233 from selected stops
Night service towards Valletta and St Julian's: N13

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as Principessa, Rigord, Xatt and the waterfront stops do not all have the same routes.

Xgħajra – Ix-Xgħajra

Visitor note: Xgħajra is a small coastal village east of Żabbar, with a seafront promenade and Delle Grazie Battery among its main landmarks.

To Valletta: 94
To Malta Airport: Take 120 towards Mater Dei, then change to 208
To Mater Dei Hospital: 120
Towards Pembroke: 120 or 121
Night service towards Pembroke: N120
Bus routes serving Xgħajra: 94, 120, 121 and N120

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as some services continue through the Smart City side of Xgħajra while others use different local stops.

Żabbar – Ħaż-Żabbar

Visitor note: Żabbar is a large, mainly residential town in south-eastern Malta, conveniently placed between the Three Cities, Xgħajra and Marsaskala.

To Valletta: 90, with 91 and 94 also available from selected stops
To Malta Airport: Take 90 to Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
To Mater Dei Hospital: 204 from selected Żabbar stops
Towards Pembroke: 120 or 121
Towards Senglea and Marsaskala: 124
Night services: N91 and N120 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as central Żabbar and the Xgħajra/Marsaskala side have different route combinations.

Żebbuġ – Ħaż-Żebbuġ

Visitor note: Żebbuġ is a large traditional town in central-western Malta, with an old village centre and strong connections towards Valletta and Rabat.

To Valletta: 61
To Malta Airport: TD1 or TD5 from Rohan
To Mater Dei Hospital: 209
Towards Rabat and Baħrija: 109 or 109A
Bus routes serving central Żebbuġ: 61, 109, 109A and 209, with TD1 and TD5 serving Rohan

Check whether Rohan is convenient for you if travelling to the airport, as the Airport Direct routes do not pass through every part of Żebbuġ.

Żebbiegħ – Mġarr

Visitor note: Żebbiegħ is a small rural settlement within the Mġarr area, close to the Skorba prehistoric site and Malta's north-western countryside.

To Valletta: 44 or 238, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: Take 44 or 238 towards Valletta, then change to 88 or TD4
Towards Ċirkewwa: 101
Towards Mġarr: 44, 101 or 238, depending on your stop
Bus routes serving Żebbiegħ: 44, 101 and 238

Check your nearest stop, particularly around Mrejnu, Skorba and Temi, as the three routes do not all serve exactly the same stops.

Żejtun – Iż-Żejtun

Visitor note: Żejtun is a historic town in south-eastern Malta, with a traditional centre and a long association with olive cultivation and Maltese heritage.

To Valletta: 84, with 80, 81 and 85 also available from selected stops
To Malta Airport: 119 from selected Żejtun stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 135 or 206, depending on your stop
Towards Marsaxlokk: 81 or 85 from selected stops
Night service towards Valletta: N82 from selected stops

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as central Żejtun, Bir id-Deheb and the surrounding areas have different route combinations.

Żonqor – Marsaskala

Visitor note: Żonqor is the coastal end of Marsaskala, connected to the town's long waterfront promenade and quieter shoreline.

To Valletta: 92
To Malta Airport: Take 92 or 124 into central Marsaskala, then change to 119
Towards Senglea: 124
Local Marsaskala circular service: 191
Bus routes serving Żonqor: 92, 124 and 191

Check your connection point in Marsaskala if travelling to the airport or elsewhere, as Routes 119, 135 and 204 serve central Marsaskala rather than the Żonqor terminus itself.

Żurrieq – Iż-Żurrieq

Visitor note: Żurrieq is a historic southern town, with the wider area including Wied iż-Żurrieq, the Blue Grotto viewpoint and traditional landmarks such as Xarolla Windmill.

To Valletta: 71, 73 or 74, depending on your stop
To Malta Airport: 117 or 201 from selected Żurrieq-area stops
To Mater Dei Hospital: 117 or 218 from selected stops
Towards Wied iż-Żurrieq and the Blue Grotto: 74 or 201
Night service to Valletta: N71

Check your nearest stop before travelling, as central Żurrieq, Xarolla and the Wied iż-Żurrieq area have different route combinations.

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