Malta Transportation

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By bus   Valletta

By bus, Valletta

 28 Reviews  Malta have introduced new buses from July 2011 run by Arriva. The old buses which were fun and had character have been replaced by bland modern buses run by Arriva. The bus service from StJulians to... 

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Boats & ferries   Valletta

Boats & ferries, Valletta

 8 Reviews  We were planning to go one day from Sliema to Valletta or other way around with the ferry. BUt at those 8 days we spent at the Malta, we only saw the ferry going coupple of times. Even if it seemd... 

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Horse carriage   Valletta

Horse carriage, Valletta

 5 Reviews  These offer traditional horse cab rides to the City and around Valletta. The service is available in the road adjacent right outside the Forni Terminal for cruise passengers and there is a "horse... 

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Airplane   Valletta

Airplane, Valletta

 3 Reviews  The national airline of Malta is Air Malta - the airline operates services to 36 destinations in Europe and North Africa. The airline's hub and base is at Malta International Airport, Malta. Between... 

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Your life in their hands

by nhcram

Everybody that goes to Malta cannot fail to notice the buses there. Old and full of charm is the only way they can be described. There is no air conditioning and you may even be lucky enough to get a seat. The fares are cheap but make sure you either give the right money or check your change! The network of buses reaches most of the villages and they run frequently and late in the more popular places. You can easily managa a holiday without a car on this small island by using the buses. They are good fun and you can see more too. Pick up a free timetable from the bus station in Valetta.

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No Car Rental

by BMARTIN22

It wasn't until everything about my trip to Malta was booked that I found there were restrictions on renting cars to anyone over 70 ... though by buying extra insurance you can stretch your driving age to 75. One rental firm even requires a physicians certificate of fitness! I'm sorry folks, my physician does not give driving tests. It looks like I'm going to be riding the bus. How do people put up with this? It is hard to believe that this blatent age-based discrimination still exists.

ferry port

by Dick33

This is a photo of the ferry port at Valletta in the photo is an old police station by the waters edge it is a cafe now just to the left of it is the tunnel you walk under to get to Valletta it is a steep bank and it is quite a long way up to Republic st, it is better to get the ferry back to Sliema then you only have to walk down hill.

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Using Public transport

by tophat30

Public buses in Malta are Yellow with an Orange stripe while the ones in Gozo are grey with a red stripe. For a deatailed list of the bus routes check website below. Whenever you use the buses, see that you pay the correct fare and keep small change available.Good idea to buy a day or week ticket. The bus service cannot be compared with other Europen buses for their punctuality and comfort but they're very cheap.

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Maltese Buses.

by Tdiver

Good site showing routes,where the buses go etc.Shows you how to get the bus to those great tourist sites also,when you click on places of interest and connections,like the Gozo ferry and the Airport.

Malta's unique old buses

by travelthrough

They are a must for every tourist - and necessary for the locals. Malta is the only Mediterranean country, as far as I know, where motorcycles are hardly ever in use,not even young people use them. They prefer going by car or taking the bus. Maltesebuses are old and cheap. They are punctual and you can get around them easily, onlyin the evening the service stops quite early.On every bus you can buy the tickets firsthand. Inside the buses you will find picturesof Saints, Virgin Mary, and prayers. I once saw a bus saying "Only Jesus can save you" -something quite natural on the highly Catholic islands of Malta and Gozo. Look carefullyand you will even see older women making a cross when getting on the vehicle...

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Ferries between the Maltese islands

by ayumi822

Malta's ferries are a cheap and extremely popular way to travel between the islands. A regular ferry service run by Gozo Channel Co. Ltd moves between Cirkewwa, Malta and Mgarr, Gozo and can accommodate people and cars. The ferry ride takes about 20 minutes each way. Less frequent ferries also run between Malta/Gozo and the island of Comino, where cars aren't allowed.

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Malta-Luton

by ayumi822

The recent introduction of Ryanair flights to Malta were welcomed by many Maltese living in the UK. However, flight times back to the UK are just horrendous. When we travelled to Malta this month via Luton, we used Central Car Storage - we left our car there to ensure easy access back into London on the way back. The service was brilliant, and if you contact them directly it's only £5 per day. Ultimately, for two people and a week in Malta, we calculated it'd be cheaper and quicker to leave the car there rather than catch buses/trains back into London and then still have to get a cab home!

Short distances

by micajo

Getting around Malta is the easy thing to do since the distance between one village and another is really short. In Malta there are no trains so you need to travel by public transport i.e. buses. It is not expensive either so you can enjoy your holiday, relax and explore the small villages.

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Bus transportation on Malta

by OH_DK

When you are in Malta and you already have your own transportation arranged I still recommend that you try one of the old public busses. I tried some of the oldest ones, and It's really like stepping into a living museum. Above the chauffeur is written "VERBUM DEI FACTUM EST" (God's word is true). It is very cheap to use these busses (about 20c per ride) - so I paid only 40c to go from one end of the island to the other. The trip can take a little longer than you expect because the roads are narrow and often the bus run into trafficjam in the small villages.If you would like to hear the sound of an old Malta bus then click here.

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Hotel Phoenicia Malta  Valletta

 6 Reviews and 726 Opinions  We stayed at the Phoenicia for 7 nights and I was happy we did. It is ideally located just outside... 

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Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort & Spa  Gozo

 2 Reviews and 264 Opinions  Good room, huge bed. Booked direct with hotel and beat best Internet prices! Am writing this from my... 

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The Xara Palace  Mdina

 5 Reviews and 81 Opinions  I did not stay in this hotel, but I passed by it, when walking through the old town of Mdina. b.t.w.... 

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Transportation: Cities in Malta
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  2. Gozo Transportation
  3. Sliema Transportation
  4. Malta Transportation
  5. Saint Julian's Transportation
  6. Bugibba Transportation
  7. Mellieha Transportation
  8. Mdina Transportation
  9. Marsaxlokk Transportation
  10. Vittoriosa Transportation
  11. Rabat Transportation
  12. Mosta Transportation
  13. Comino Island Transportation
  14. Msida Transportation
  15. Senglea Transportation
  16. Gharb Transportation
  17. Dingli Transportation
  18. Dwejra Transportation
  19. Popeye Village Transportation
  20. Ghajn Tuffieha Transportation
  21. Zurrieq Transportation
  22. Mgarr Transportation
  23. Cospicua Transportation
  24. Birzebbuga Transportation
  25. Ggantija Transportation
  26. Hagar Qim Transportation
  27. Xewkija Transportation
  28. Tarxien Transportation

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Q:  Hello, A question on Xlendi for those who know it. Looking at photos, I get the impression that you need to climb the steps set... 

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A: Xlendi is a village in Gozo. There is a beach and a rock you can climb if you like to see the sea from afar. You can avoid to do thins thing. I liked this little... 

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