The bus service can be accessed with either a tallinja card or paper tickets. This an incomplete list of the primary bus routes in malta and gozo. Located in the south eastern region of the main island, between marsamxett harbour to the west and the grand harbour to the east, its population in 2014 was 6,444, while the metropolitan area around it has a population of 393,938. Back in 2014, a 7day public bus ticket costed only 6,50 euros. Bus x1 airport to cirkewwa north malta for gozo ferry b. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Detailed hires maps of malta island for download or print. Large malta island maps for free download and print high. Theres also plenty of opportunity to get to grips with maltas when to visit most people visit during the high season mayoct. May 24, 2010 the malta bus is the most photographed in the world, so yes, it does have clout in the tourism stakes and needs some preservation, but that can be left to a handful of routes. This map shows mainline bus routes, airport express routes in malta. Economy roadmap of malta transport infrastructure in malta is quite well developed.
Night routes prefixed n and express routes prefixed td are more expensive. Bus schedule malta is a country dotted with baroque churches, stone cottages, some of the worlds oldest human structures, and enough historical sights to keep you constantly busy. For those requiring more detail i have produced the following maps in pdf format, all updated for 2019 and still valid for 2020. On 3 july 2011, the arriva group took over operation of scheduled bus services on malta and gozo, only to relinquish it in december 20. Manual for cost benefit analysis cbas appraisal in malta. Malta has an extensive if extremely crowded islandwide bus network. In this web site folder will be found prices and details of the seven tours operated by. Bus 101102 cirkewwa north malta for gozo ferry to ghajn tuffieha. This report is submitted by transport malta in accordance with. There are a total of 80 different routes that link the different localities in malta to either major hubs such as valletta, mater dei hospital and the airport. General comments and feedback are welcome specific stuff about changes to the service or errors on the map can you put them here thanks. Lee the bus map for gozo is included on the malta bus map and yes these can be picked uo at the airport i think there was a rack of them half way down the stairs leading from imigration to baggage reclaim.
Medina, also known by its titles citta vecchia or citta notabile, is a fortified city in the northern region of malta, which served as the islands capital from antiquity to the medieval period. Maps of malta bus routes valid to july 2nd, 2011 1. Here you can check out the locations where films like gladiator, brad pitts world war z and spielbergs munich were shot, enjoy the beach and later savour the. Single ticket paid to the driver, valid for 2 hours. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in malta island. Alternately, you may buy a day pass from the driver. You may also collect a bus route map and always carry this as an emergency help. Malta bus handbook 1st edition this first edition of the malta bus handbook by tom johnson was published by british bus publishing in 2003 at. For clarity, shows only routes to and from valletta use in conjunction. All you need to know to get around malta by public transport.
The mpt inherited a fairly standardised fleet of buses from arriva which included 49 nine metre long king long xmq6900j and 125 king long xmq6127j eleven. To our knowledge, this folder contains the largest number of images published in one place of these liveries and we hope that they will be of interest to enthusiasts and historians alike. Maltabusroutes is a schematic map of the new malta bus service. Information on holiday bus service can be found on the route schedules page.
The maltasightseeing hop on hop off offers a practical tour service linking all the popular spots. Italy to malta 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and. Due to the fact that the countrys territory is quite small and the terrain is unfavorable, the railways completely ceased to exist at the beginning of the last century. You may take x1 which is at an average of 45 mins interval depends on timing and season and get down at mellieha interchange about 50 mins journey. Present your ticket to staff or drivers at any stop. On 3 july 2011, the network of service bus routes across malta was taken over.
Malta bus tours is one of the best opportunities to see malta southern area. Bus services on the maltese islands generally operate daily between 5. For those requiring more detail i have produced the following maps in pdf format, all updated for 2019 and. If you use one of these maps online, please add a link back to this site. Knights of malta in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Single ride fare is 2 and you can buy the ticket directly from the driver. Mepa map server malta environment and planning authority, 2014b. Exit the airport building straight ahead from where you emerged, you will see the bus stops to your right. You can find the full version of the map showing bus routes in the bugibba, qawra and st pauls bay area in pdf. Malta in 8 days using public transport tripadvisor. X2 bus from airport to sliema island of malta message board.
Many bus routes on malta originate from the valletta bus station and radiate to all parts of the island, but there are also many routes that bypass the capital. For most routes, there are timetables in each direction below each other. Nov 10, 2009 the official atp website for its list of malta bus routes 2008. A new governmentowned company called malta public transport took over fleet and operations, while a call for new. As well as providing public transport across the country, up until 2011, the traditional malta bus maltese. Its a great source for all things quirky on maltas buses, including their history, book annuals of vintage buses, as well as route info. January 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message map showing bus routes in malta. Below you fill find the timetables from each bus stop for the route you have selected. The bus service includes, several routes, night buses and express service. The malta bus coop was formed in may 2018 and the fleet comprises of 21 of the traditional route buses which arewill be completely renovated. An enlargement of the central area of map 1 showing routes tofrom valletta. If the malta transport information desk at the airport is open, you can buy a ticket there to avoid annoying the bus driver. Click on the route name on the map below to viewdownload a pdf version of the schedule.
There are a total of 80 different routes that link the different localities in malta to either major hubs such as valletta, mater dei. The maps included in this section are all free to download and print, for personal noncommercial use, courtesy of the malta tourism authority. I am trying to locate a detailed bus route map and preferrably. Malta public transport maintains an online journey planner which provides information and route maps. A new route map has been issued by malta public transport to help passengers plan their trips using the bus network. There are 12 ways to get from italy to malta by plane, bus, train, bus and ferry or car ferry. Original route bus liveries images of maltese buses and. City sightseeing malta lets you explore 2 routes for 12 days. North end shuttle was updated on september 1, 2014.
This dvd was filmed in june 2014 and shows the situation at this time. Gethin thomas author rebecca buttigieg runs a blog called. Bus 4142 vallettato cirkewwa north malta for gozo ferry c. Mellieha sliema the buses are modern with comfortable seats. For clarity, shows only routes to and from valletta use in conjunction with map number 3 below. Detailed and highresolution maps of malta island, malta for free download.
Enjoy a 90minute cruise around malta s two main harbours with the 2day ticket. The price in 2014 was 15 for adults and 9 for children aged 5 to 15. If you do live in malta and are bus traveller, then you yearn for new buses. Images of maltese buses and other forms of transport in. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Bus service malta public transport is the company set up in 2014 to operate the bus services in malta and gozo. Hopon hopoff bus malta official city sightseeing tour 2020. Through the publication of this consultation document, transport malta aims to draw on the experience and expertise of stakeholders, taking onboard their views to promote the creation of the necessary. As well as an overview of public transport operations, it provides a full fleet list of the buses and coaches of malta and gozo as at early 2003 including the name of the owner. Many thanks for your very helpful replies phil the bus ive printed off the tourist map, as its definitely the most straight forward bus route map ive seen. There are also buttons to download highres or lowres pdf versions. Mbta brings realtime info to 18 highridership bus stops. Malta bus map all routes size a4, in pdf format, 1.
Arriva operation in malta continued until 1 january 2014, when the nations. Malta boasts over 7000 years of history and is brimming. Malta public transport is the company set up in 2014 to operate the bus services in malta and gozo. The renovations included the modification of the engines to operate on liquid petroleum gases and the installation of a door where one is not already fitted. This article may require cleanup to meet wikipedias. Malta bus map only valletta routes size a4, in pdf format, 1. Modern and cost effective public transport service pdf. Route information there are a total of 80 different routes that link the different localities in malta to either major hubs such as valletta, mater dei hospital and the airport or to other.
Downloadable maps for new york transit, including subways, buses, and the staten island railway, plus the long island rail road, metronorth railroad and mta bridges and tunnels. On 1 january 2014 malta public transport services ltd took over the bus service in malta including gozo from arriva, after their bus system failed in less than three years. Normally the stops are displayed in the display screen inside. Transport malta receiving applications for the new grant scheme on the purchase of new environmentfriendly vehicles as from 1st december 2014 as announced in the budget 2015 speech, transport malta, in conjunction with the ministry for transport and infrastructure, has launched another grant scheme to incentive the purchase of new category m1 motor vehicles passenger cars. Malta map malta michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. Prices have changed significantly since then though. The malta buses by bonnici, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.