Malta Bus Services

Public transport buses are coloured yellow, with a horizontal red stripe on Malta, and Grey with a horizontal red stripe on Gozo

Malta

The Public Transport Association, (Assocjazzjoni Trasport Pubbliku or ATP) is the main provider of buses on Malta.
It is an association of bus owners, usually the driver owns his own bus.
Although many of the buses are ancient with additional moden ones they provide a cheap and reliable service.. Most buses go to Malta's main bus station situated around the Triton fountain, out side Valletta's City Gate in Floriana.

The service runs up to 11pm but a night service operates in winter on a weekend and every night in summer

If you want to do a lot of bus travelling you can buy a 1, 3, 5 or 7 day ticket, usable on all the buses except the night services.

Most services run a 30 minute service, but because several routes cover the popular tourist areas buses are very frequent during the day in these areas

Bus Travel Tickets
With a Bus travel ticket you can travel on all routes around the island of Malta from 5:30 till 23:00 i.e excludes night buses.
* One day ticket at Lm1.50 each.* Three day ticket at Lm 4.00 each.* Five day ticket at Lm 5.00 each.* Seven day ticket at Lm6.00 each.
When you buy these tickets you save money, you can help to render the service more efficient and avoid waste of time for the service and passengers. These tickets are available from the ticket booths, ticketing machines and from the bus driver.


Sliema buses
Savoy Route 60, 63 and 163
Routes 60, 63, 163 from Valletta proceed via Msida, Gzira Rue D'Argens and Savoy.While Routes 63 and 163 keep on going towards the Sliema Strand via Valletta, via Msida Creek, Rue D'Argens, and Savoy police station.
Sliema Ferries to Valletta
Route 61 is a complimentary morning service between Sliema and Valletta. At approximately 15 minute intervals. From Sliema Ferries via Msida Creek, Portes Des Bombes to Valletta.Sliema Ferries, St. Julians and Paceville
Route 62. via Portes Des Bombes, Msida Creek, The Strand, Tower Road Sliema, St. Julians Bay, and Paceville.
Swieqi, Pembroke & St. Andrews
Route 64, 67 & 671 Routes 60, 63, 163 from Valletta proceed via Msida, Gzira Rue D'Argens and Savoy, while Routes 63 and 163 keep on going towards Sliema Strand via Valletta, via Portes Des Bombes, Msida Creek, The Strand, Tower Road Sliema, St. Julians Bay, Paceville, Swieqi, Halland Hotel and St. Andrews.
Sliema via Ta' Zwejt and Rabat
Route 65 From Sliema Ferries via Tower Road Sliema, St Julians Bay, Paceville, San Gwann, Naxxar, Mosta Dome, Ta' Qali Crafts Village, and Mdina.
Direct Route 65 Sliema - Rabat - Mdina
Sliema Ferry- Sliema Front- Balluta- St Julians- Paceville- San Gwann- Naxxar Centre- Mosta- Mosta Dome -Ta' Qali Crafts Village- Rabat - Mdina and vice versa. Operating Hours Sliema Rabat Summer/Winter 08.30-17.30 09.15-18.30 Dep.every 30 mins.
Direct Route 70 Sliema - Bugibba - Qawra
Sliema Ferry- Sliema Front- Balluta- St Julians- Paceville- St Georges'- St Andrews'- Splash & Fun Park- Bahar ic- Caghaq- in front of Coast Line Hotel- Bugibba Terminus and vice versa. Operating Hours Sliema Bugibba Summer 07.30-20.30 08.00-21.00 Dep.every 15/20 mins. Winter 07.30-19.10 08.00-21.00 Dep.every 15/30 mins. Route 652 / 645 Passes through Bugibba / Qawra, at certain times, same route as Route 70.

Route 98 Valletta (circular)
This is a useful service that runs along the main road around the outside of Valletta. Can avoid you walking up the hill from the lower portions of Valletta near Fort St. Elmo, the Malta Experience bus stop, the sea front at Marsamxetto Bay or the harbour to the top end f Valletta at the bus station.
Marsamxetto Bay, War Museum St.Elmo, Conference Centre - Malta Experience, Grand Harbour, Floriana Policlinic, and Valletta.
This service runs from 6.30am till 9.00am, every 30mins, then every hour on the hour till 6.00pm
Route 627 Bugibba - Sliema (App. after 30 mins)
3 Cities - Marsaxlokk VIA St.Andrews-Paceville-St.Julians-Sliema Front-Gzira University-Marsa Sports Ground- 3 CITIES: Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua -to M'Xlokk Fishing Village and Open Market. BACK vai Tarxien - Paola Square - Msida - Sliema front - St Andresws to Bugibba. Operating Hours Bugibba M'Xlokk Summer/Winter 09.30, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00. 1 hour later On Sundays, departures are more frequent for M'Xlokk open air market
Route 645 Sliema - Cirkewwa (Certain times via Bugibba / Qawra.)
Sliema Ferry- Sliema Front- Balluta- St Julians- Paceville- St Georges'- St Andrews- Splash & Fun Park- St Paul's Bay- Mistra Village- Mellieha Village- Mellieha Bay-Popaye Village- (See Rt. 441) Cirkewwa ( Gozo Ferry Boat Terminal). Operating Hours Sliema Cirkewwa Summer 08.00-18.30 09.10-19.45 Dep.every 20 mins. Winter 08.00-18.00 09.10-19.10 Dep.every 30 mins.
Route 652
Sliema - via Bugibba - Qawra - Ghajn Tuffieha Bay - Golden Bay Sliema Ferry- Sliema Front- Balluta- St Julians- Paceville- St Georges'- St Andrews- Splash & Fun Park- Bahar ic- Caghaq- by the coast- Bugibba Terminus- St Paul's Bay- Ghajn Tuffieha Bay- Golden Bay and vice versa. Operating Hours Sliema Golden Bay Summer 08.45-18.15 09.40-19.10 Dep.every 15 mins. Winter 08.45-16.15 09.40-17.00 Dep.every 30 mins.

Night Routes go to/from Paceville, Malta's nightlife centre
Please note that the 1, 3, 5 or 7 day tickets can't be used on Night buses. Minimum fare is 50c
62 Valletta City Gate Term. - Paceville
Paceville Term - St. Julians, Sliema, Ferry, Strand Gzira, Ta' Xbiex, Msida Square, Pieta', Valletta City Gate Term.
Winter - Fri & Saturday
Summer - Every night
Various other routes


Malta transport maps and timetables are available at the Valletta bus teminus information desks, and at Malta Tourist Offices

Malta transport website

Where Will You Be Cruising Next?

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Malta's National Anthem

In 1922, Dr. A.V. Laferla, Director of Primary Schools, obtained possession of a piece of music composed by Dr. R. Samut. He handed it to Dun Karm, a well-known priest and poet, to write the lyrics for it as a school hymn. As Dun Karm began writing, he suddenly conceived the idea of writing a hymn in the form of a prayer to the Almighty.
Dun Karm, who was later to become Malta's National Poet, wanted to bridge the gap existing between the political parties and to unite all with the strong ties of religion and patriotism. L-INNU MALTI was first played on the 3rd February 1923. In 1945 it was declared to be the official Anthem of Malta.
Lil din l-art helwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha,Hares Mulej, kif dejjem Int harist:Ftakar li lilha bl-ohla dawl libbist.
Aghti, kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min jahkimha,Rodd il-hniena lis-sid, sahha 'l-haddiem:Seddaq il-ghaqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem.
( Guard her, O Lord, as ever Thou hast guarded! This Motherland so dear whose name we bear!Keep her in mind, whom Thou hast made so fair!
May he who rules, for wisdom be regarded!In master mercy, strength in man increase!Confirm us all, in unity and peace!)
(Source: Malta Information, Dept of Information, July 1994)

The Maltese Flag

The Flag of Malta is a basic bi-colour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly: colours from the blazon of the arms of Malta. Tradition states that the colours of the flag were given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily, in 1091. The banner of Count Roger was a chequered red and white flag and he gave a set from this banner. However, many say that this claim is only a legend developed through time. A key stronghold during the Crusades, much of the heraldry of Malta is influenced by the colors and devices of the Knights of Malta. Their badge was the characteristic Maltese cross, and their arms was a white cross on a red field. From these colors came the red and white shield that was used during the colonial period. The George Cross medal was added to the shield in 1943. It was awarded to the islanders by King George VI of Britain for heroism in World War II. In 1964, the blue canton on which the cross was originally placed was replaced by a red fimbriation.
In the upper hoist corner (in the canton of the white field) is the George Cross, outlined in red. The honour was awarded by King George VI to the entire Maltese population for their exceptional bravery and gallantry during World War II. This flag was adopted upon Malta's independence, on 21 September 1964. The Maltese flag is unique in that it is the only national flag in the world bearing a decoration from another country, in this case the United Kingdom.
The civil ensign is totally different: it shows a red field, bordered white and charged with a white Maltese cross.