List of bus routes in Malta

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Various bus routes have been operated in Malta since the 20th century. The system has evolved significantly over the years, with changes in routes, services, and operational management to better meet the needs of passengers.

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The bus network in Malta serves as the primary form of public transport, operating on the islands of Malta and Gozo. Managed by Malta Public Transport (MPT), the system includes over 110 routes that connect major towns, villages, tourist attractions, and key infrastructure such as Malta International Airport and ferry terminals.

No bus routes operate on Comino.

Impact on transportation

The public bus system in Malta, commonly known as tal-linja (stylized as tallinja), serves all majorly inhabited areas across the country and is the primary mode of public transportation. Passengers can access the bus service using either a Tallinja card or paper tickets.

Since 1 October 2022, travel on public buses, including night services and special routes, is free for Tallinja card holders. However, this exemption does not apply to Tallinja Direct, Airport Direct, and Tallinja on Demand services. The introduction of the free travel initiative has led to a significant increase in bus ridership, with over 75.8 million bus trips recorded in 2024.[ citation needed ]

All scheduled public transport routes are operated by Malta Public Transport. This excludes sightseeing buses and vintage/heritage buses, which are independently operated and separate from the national bus network.

Malta Public Transport routes (2015–current)

The operations of Malta Public Transport were taken over by Autobuses Urbanos de León (a subsidiary of ALSA) in January 2015. The pattern of routes was substantially changed when the new network took effect. [1] [2] As of August 2025, there are around 500 diesel-run buses servicing these routes, as well as 32 electric buses as of 2024. [3] Frequencies are typically every 10–30 minutes during peak hours.

The bus fleet comprises modern low-emission vehicles, many of which are air-conditioned and wheelchair-accessible. MPT has continued efforts to reduce environmental impact, with investments in hybrid and electric buses. The main bus terminals are located in Valletta, Mater Dei Hospital, the airport, and Victoria.

Despite improvements, the bus system has faced criticism related to reliability, overcrowding during peak tourist seasons, and insufficient coverage in rural areas. Efforts are ongoing to improve punctuality, expand coverage, and enhance digital tracking through apps and live information displays.

Daytime routes in Malta

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
1 Valletta Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Cospicua (San Ġwann t'Għuxa) Senglea
2Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, San Ġwann t'Għuxa, Cospicua, Tal-Ħ Birgu (Centre)
3Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, Cospicua, Birgu (Café Riche), Cospicua (Il-Fortini, Santa Liberata), Kalkara (Naval Cemetery, SmartCity, Fort Rinella, Bighi) Kalkara
4Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, San Ġwann t'Għuxa, Cospicua (Verdala area), Tal-Ħawli, Fortini, Birgu (Café Riche)Birgu (Centre)
13 Pietà, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, Sliema, Balluta Bay, St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Pembroke (Luxol)Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq)
13A Pietà, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, Sliema, Balluta Bay St Julian's Shorter version of the 13, terminating at St Julian's
14Pietà, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, Sliema, Balluta Bay, St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Pembroke (P&R, Centre), St Julian's (Paceville), Sliema, Gżira, Ta' Xbiex, Msida, Pietà Valletta Circular route
15Pietà, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira Sliema (Ferries)
16Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian's, Swieqi, Tal-Ibraġ Madliena (Victoria Gardens)
21 Pietà, Msida, Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Savoy (Sliema), Dingli Circle, Qui-Si-Sana, Tigné Point Sliema (Ferries)
22 Pietà, Msida, Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Sliema (Mrabat), St Julian's (Ta' Giorni, Mensija), San Ġwann (Misraħ Lewża, Ta' Żwejt, San Ġwann Industrial Estate), Mater Dei, University Birkirkara (Santa Liena)
24 Pietà, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, University, San Ġwann (Kappara, Misraħ Lewża, Ta' Żwejt, San Ġwann Industrial Estate), Sliema (Mrabat), Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Tal-Qroqq (University), Msida, Pietà Valletta Circular route
25 Pietà, Msida, Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Mrabat (Sliema), Kappara, San Ġwann (Misraħ Lewża, Ta' Żwejt, San Ġwann Industrial Estate), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà
31 Pietà, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, University, Mater Dei, Birkirkara (Triq Dun Karm), Iklin, Naxxar, Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad Buġibba
32 Pietà, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, Swatar (Tal-Qattus), Birkirkara (Ta' Paris), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà, Floriana, Malta Valletta Circular route
35 Pietà, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, Mater Dei, University, San Ġwann (San Ġwann Industrial Estate, Ta' Żwejt, Kappara), Sliema (Mrabat), Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Ta' Xbiex, Msida, Pietà
41 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mistra Bay, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)Ċirkewwa
42 Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (High Street), Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara (Stazzjon), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa, (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)Equivalent to 41, but passes through Ħamrun High Street instead of Birkirkara Mannarinu Road
43 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Iklin, Naxxar (Ta' Simblija/Higher Secondary School) Naxxar (Centre)
44 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), ll-Mosta (Technopark, Independence Avenue), Mġarr (Żebbiegħ, Centre, Ta' Mrejnu, Ballut)Għajn Tuffieħa (Bajja tal-Mixquqa)
45 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar (Centre, Sgħajtar), Mosta (San Anton Abbati, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, Qawra Buġibba
46 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar Għargħur
47 Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Gwardamanġa (St. Luke's Hospital), Santa Venera (Old Railway Track), Birkirkara (Valley Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, San Anton Abbati, Santa Margerita, MCAST Mosta, Tarġa Gap, Ta' Żokkrija/Beżbiżija, Centre, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Valley Road), Santa Venera (Old Railway Track), Gwardamanġa (St. Luke's Hospital), Ħamrun (Mile End), Blata l-Bajda Valletta Circular route
48 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay (Tal-Gillieru) Buġibba
49 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar (Centre, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Birguma, T'Alla u Ommu, Salina, Kennedy Grove), St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira) Armier Terminates at Għadira in winter
50 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Balzan (San Anton), Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali (Mdina Road), Rabat (Saqqajja), Mdina Rabat (Santa Rita)Operates at peak times between Mondays and Fridays only
51 Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali (Mdina Road), Rabat (Tad-Dumnikani, Għar Barka, Nigret) Mtarfa
52Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Saqqajja, Rabat (Tad-Dumnikani)Dingli (Football Ground)
53Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Rabat (Saqqajja, Tad-Dumnikani, Tal-Virtù, Għar Barka, Nigret, L-Għeriexem)Rabat (Bus Terminus)
54Msida, Birkikara (Mannarinu Road), Lija, Balzan, Attard (Centre, Misraħ Kola)Attard (Tal-Mirakli/Tal-Fuklar)
56 Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road), Balzan (San Anton), Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali (Mdina Road, Crafts Village, Football Ground), Rabat (Saqqajja, Nigret), DingliBuskett
58Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara (Mannarinu Road)Birkirkara (Stazzjon)
58A Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera (Old Railway Track), Birkirkara (Psaila Street)
61Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Marsa (P&R), Qormi (San Bastjan, Tal-Ħandaq, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ (Sciortino, Ħal Muxi)Żebbuġ (Kandlora)
62Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Manwel Dimech, Tal-Ħandaq, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ (Bypass)Siġġiewi
63Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Marsa (P&R), Qormi (San Ġorġ)Qormi (Ta' Farsina)
64Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Ċimiterju, Tal-Blat), Santa Venera (Cannon Road), Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Santa Venera (Cannon Road), Qormi (Tal-Blat, Ċimiterju), Ħamrun (Mile End), Blata l-BajdaSanta Venera (Cannon Road)Circular route
71Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Luqa, Airport, Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq (Xarolla)Żurrieq
72Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Luqa, Airport, Kirkop, MqabbaQrendi
73Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, Centre), Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq (Bubaqra)Żurrieq
74Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ), Siġġiewi (Montekristo Estates), Mqabba (Ta' Kanda, Centre), Qrendi (Centre, Maqluba, Ħaġar Qim), Żurrieq (Wied iż-Żurrieq)
80Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Santa Luċija, Żejtun, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam)Birżebbuġa (Pretty Bay)
81Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun (Bulebel, Ġebel San Martin), Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokk
82Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Tal-Barrani, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam, Sea Front) Birżebbuġa (Tal-Papa)
82ABlata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Tal-Barrani, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam, Triq il-Port Ħieles)
82BBlata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Centre, Ħal Far)
83Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien (Xintill), Santa Luċija, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Blata l-BajdaVallettaConverted to a circular route in August 2025.
84Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun (Bulebel, Ġebel San Martin, Ta' Ganza, Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-DehebŻejtun
85Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun (Bulebel, Ġebel San Martin), Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam, Il-Qajjenza)Marsaxlokk
88Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Tal-Barrani, Bir id-Deheb, Għaxaq, GudjaLuqa (Airport)
90Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, FguraŻabbarOperates at peak times between Mondays and Fridays only
91Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, Marsaskala (Centre, San Tumas)Marsaskala
92Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar (Tal-Plier), Sant' Antnin, MarsaskalaMarsaskala (Żonqor)
93Marsaskala (Jerma)
94Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, St. Peter's, SmartCity Xgħajra
101 Mġarr (Golden Bay)Mġarr (Tas-Santi, Centre, Żebbiegħ, Ta' Mrejnu, Għajn Tuffieħa, Bajja tal-Mixquqa, Manikata, Mellieħa (Ġnien Ingraw, Centre, Popeye Village, Għadira, Marfa)ĊirkewwaStarts from Mġarr centre instead of Golden Bay in winter. Early morning/late evening trips skip the Popeye Village area.
103Mosta (Bidnija)Mosta (Constitution Street, Centre, Tal-Awrora, Sgħajtar), Naxxar (Centre, Nutar, Birguma, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Tul il-KostaPembroke (P&R)No service on Sundays.
106Mater DeiUniversity, Birkirkara (Bypass, Santa Liena, Naxxar Road), Balzan, AttardAttard (Tal-Mirakli)
109Rabat (Baħrija)Rabat (L-Għemieri, Tas-Salib, Għajn Qajjet, L-Għexierem, Saqqajja), Attard (Ħal Warda, Mrieħel), Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi (Centre, Tal-Providenza, Tal-Bajjada)Siġġiewi (Għar Lapsi)
109ARabat (Kunċizzjoni, Għajn Qajjet, L-Għexierem, Saqqajja), Attard (Ħal Warda, Mrieħel), Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi (Centre, Tal-Providenza, Tal-Bajjada)Variant of the 109
110Marsa (P&R)Santa Venera (Cannon Road), Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Swatar, Mater Dei, San Ġwann (Industrial Estate, Centre, Mrabat), Sliema (Dingli Street, Tower Road), St Julian'sPembroke (P&R)
117MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq (Tal-Bebbux, Nigret, Centre, Bubaqra), Safi, Kirkop, Luqa (Airport, Centre, Ħal Farruġ, L-Ingieret), Marsa (P&R), UniversityMater Dei
119MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas), Żejtun (Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Marsaxlokk, Birżebbuġa (Il-Qajjenza, Centre, Freeport, Ħal Far) Airport
120XgħajraŻabbar (St. Peter's, Centre), Fgura, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), University, Mater Dei, San Ġwann (Industrial Estate, Mensija), St Julian's (Ta' Giorni, Centre)Pembroke (P&R)Return via Pembroke (Centre), similar to Route 14
122VallettaBlata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, UniversityMater Dei
124SengleaCospicua, Birgu (Café Riche, Fortini, Tal-Ħawli), Żabbar, Marsaskala (Żonqor, Centre, San Tumas)Marsaskala (Bellavista)
130 Valletta Floriana (P&R), Marsa (Spencer Hill), Valletta (Cruise Terminal, Waterfront), Floriana (Boffa Hospital) Valletta Circular route
133Valletta (St. Paul Street, Republic Street, Marsamxett (Sliema Ferry Terminal), St. Elmo, Ta' Liesse (Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal), Floriana (Boffa Hospital, Polyclinic)Circular route serving central Valletta. Run by minivans due to the narrow streets in Valletta.
135MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas), Żejtun (Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Għaxaq (Centre, Santu Rokku), Gudja (Ta' Xlejli, Centre), Luqa (Airport, Centre, Ħal Farruġ, L-Ingieret), Marsa (P&R), UniversityMater Dei
150 Valletta (Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal)Non-stopPaola (MCAST)Direct bus from Gozo Fast Ferry commuters. Weekdays (Mon-Fri) only. Southbound morning only, northbound afternoon/evening only.
181DingliRabat (Tal-Virtù, Bus Terminus, Saqqajja), Ta' Qali, Attard (Ħal Warda, San Anton), Balzan, Birkirkara, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), UniversityMater Dei
182MtarfaRabat (Nigret, Għar Barka, Saqqajja, Bus Terminus), Ta' Qali, Attard (Ħal Warda, San Anton), Balzan, Birkirkara, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), UniversityMater Dei
186RabatRabat (Saqqajja), Ta' Qali, Attard (Tal-Mirakli, Triq Durumblat), Mosta (Ta' Mlit, Constitution Street), Burmarrad Buġibba
201Rabat (Saqqajja, Tad-Dumnikani), Dingli (Centre, Dingli Cliffs), Siġġiewi (Il-Fawwara, Il-Girgenti, Tal-Providenza, Tal-Bajjada), Żurrieq (Wied iż-Żurrieq, Centre), Kirkop (Valletta Road)AirportDoes not go down to Wied iż-Żurrieq in Winter.
202Rabat (Saqqajja), Ta' Qali, Attard (Tal-Mirakli), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Tal-Awrora), Naxxar (Sgħajtar, Centre), San Ġwann (Tal-Balal, Centre), Pembroke (P&R), St Julian'sSliema (Ferries)
203Sliema (Ferries)Gżira (Rue d'Argens), San Ġwann (Centre, Tal-Balal), Naxxar, Mosta (Technopark, Constitution Street), Burmarrad Buġibba
204MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas, Centre, Sant' Antnin), Żabbar (Tal-Plier), Fgura, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), UniversityMater Dei
205Marsa (P&R)Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, Airport), Birżebbuġa (Ħal Far)Birżebbuġa
206ŻejtunŻejtun (Ta' Ganza, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Żejtun (Ġebel San Martin), Tarxien, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), UniversityMater Dei
207Marsa (P&R)University, Mater Dei, Birkirkara (Bypass, Santa Liena), Iklin, Naxxar (Nutar)Naxxar (Ta' Simblija/Higher Secondary School)New route introduced in April 2025. Operates two return journeys each way on Weekdays (Mon-Frif) only. The two journeys from Marsa depart in the morning, the return ones leave Naxxar in the afternoon.

Temporarily suspended as from 14 June 2025 for summer.

208Luqa (Airport)Luqa (L-Ingieret), Marsa (P&R), Tal-Qroqq, UniversityMater Dei
209Mater DeiUniversity, Santa Venera, Pietà, Ħamrun (High Street, Tar-Rabbat), Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Victory Street, San Bastjan, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi (Ta' Ħesri)Siġġiewi
210University, Marsa (P&R, Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Bulebel, Żejtun (Ġebel San Martin, Centre), Bir id-Deheb, Marsaxlokk, Birżebbuġa (Il-Qajjenza, Centre)Birżebbuġa (Tal-Papa)
211Paola (Kordin Industrial Estate)Paola, Marsa (P&R), San Ġwann (Miller Bus Stop)St Julian'sNew direct route introduced in April 2025. No service on Sundays.
212Sliema (Ferries)St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove) Buġibba
213SengleaCospicua, Birgu (Café Riche, Fortini), Kalkara (Santa Liberata, Bighi, Centre), Birgu (Tal-Ħawli), Cospicua (Verdala, San Ġwann t'Għuxa), Paola (Għajn Dwieli, Centre), Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Santa Venera, UniversityMater Dei
214 Buġibba Qawra, Burmarrad, Mosta (Triq Missjunarji Maltin), Mtarfa (Bypass), Rabat, Ta’ Qali, Attard (Bypass), Balzan, Birkirkara, Santa Venera, Marsa (P&R), Paola, Santa LuċijaLuqa (Airport)New route introduced in April 2025. Previously was Route X3.
218MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq (Tal-Bebbux, Centre, Xarolla), Safi, Kirkop, Luqa (Airport, Centre), Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), UniversityMater Dei
221ĊirkewwaMellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay Buġibba
222Mellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, Naxxar (Kennedy Grove, Salina, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Pembroke (P&R), Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), St Julian'sSliema (Ferries)
223 Buġibba Qawra, St. Paul's Bay (Centre, L-Imbordin), Mġarr (Ballut, Għajn Tuffieħa)Mġarr (Bajja tal-Mixquqa)
225Sliema (Ferries)St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove), St. Paul's Bay (Centre, L-Imbordin), Mġarr (Ballut, Għajn Tuffieħa)(Sometimes, the Route 15 Valletta-Ta Xbiex-Sliema Ferries switches directly into 225)
226GudjaGħaxaq, Bir id-Deheb, Tal-Barrani, Santa Luċija, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), UniversityMater Dei
233SwieqiSwieqi (Tal-Ibraġ, Madliena, Victoria Gardens), Pembroke (P&R), St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira, Ta' Xbiex, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, University
238MġarrMġarr (Żebbiegħ), Mosta (Ta' Żokkrija, Ta' Beżbiżija, Centre, Tal-Awrora), Naxxar, San Ġwann, Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà, Floriana Valletta
250 Għadira Bay Mellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, Burmarrad, Mosta (Tarġa Gap, Santa Margerita, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Bypass), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà
260GħargħurNaxxar (Birguma, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Centre, Sgħajtar), Mosta (Santa Margarita, Tarġa Gap, Centre, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Bypass), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà
280 Buġibba Qawra, Burmarrad, Mosta (Constitution Street, Centre, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Valley Road), UniversityMater Dei
300Mater DeiUniversity, Msida, Pietà Valletta (Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal)
401Paola (Addolorata Cemetery Car Park)Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola (Centre), Tarxien (Centre)Paola (Addolorata Cemetery Car Park)Circular route around Paola introduced in July 2025
402Paola (Addolorata Cemetery Car Park)Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), UniversityMater DeiNew route introduced in July 2025
403Ta' Qali (P&R)Rabat, Ta' Qali (P&R), Mosta, Naxxar, UniversityNew route to be introduced in September - December 2025
X1AĊirkewwaMellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Pembroke (P&R), Tal-Qroqq, UniversityPaola (MCAST)Limited-stop route, intended for students commuting from the Gozo Ferry to University/MCAST.

Weekdays (Mon-Fri) only. Southbound mornings only, northbound evenings only.

Temporarily suspended as from 14 June 2025 for summer.

X299Mellieħa (Bypass), Xemxija, Pembroke (P&R), Tal-QroqqMater DeiNew limited-stop route introduced in April 2025. Weekdays (Mon-Fri) only. Southbound mornings only, northbound afternoon only.
X300Mellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), St. Paul's Bay, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Pembroke, San Ġwann, University, Mater Dei, Msida, Floriana Valletta Limited-stop route.

Previously operated during the morning and evening peaks only, as of April 2025 now runs throughout the day, with new route X299 providing additional journeys during peak hours.

Daytime routes in Gozo

The following routes are operated by MPT in Gozo. [1]

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
301 Victoria Xewkija, Għajnsielem Mġarr
302Gozo General Hospital, MCAST (Gozo), Xewkija, Ta' Xħajma, Nadur, Ta' Binġemma Xagħra (Ramla Bay)May skip Ramla Bay on some of its trips in winter.
303Xewkija Industrial Estate, Xewkija, Ta' Xħajma, Nadur, San Blas, Qala, GħajnsielemMġarr
303AXewkija Industrial Estate, Xewkija, Ta' Xħajma, Nadur, Qala, Ta' Kassja, GħajnsielemShorter variant of the 303. Does not go up to San Blas, but instead passes through the eastern half of Qala.
305Taċ-Ċawla, Sannat, Ta' Ċenċ Munxar
306 Fontana, Munxar Munxar (Xlendi)
307Ta' Żejta, Ta' Ħamet, Ġgantija Temples, Tal-Għejun, Għajn Ħosna Xagħra
308 Ta' Pinu, Ta' Għammar, Il-Fanal Għasri
309 Żebbuġ
310Tal-Għattuq (Tal-Grazzja), Il-Ħarrax, Qbajjar, Xwejni (Xwieni Salt Pans)Żebbuġ (Marsalforn)Runs more frequently in summer.
311Ta' Dbieġi Crafts Village, Għarb, San LawrenzSan Lawrenz (Dwejra)
312Ta' Dbieġi Crafts Village, San Lawrenz, Birbuba, Santu PietruGħarb
313Qasam San Ġorġ, Santa Luċija Kerċem
322 Mġarr Nadur, Ta' Bin Ġemma, Ramla Bay, Għajn Ħosna, Xagħra, Il-PerglaŻebbuġ (Marsalforn)Runs more frequently in summer.
323 Victoria Gozo General Hospital, Xewkija, MCAST Gozo, Taċ-Ċawla Victoria
330Fontana, XlendiRuns every two hours between Victoria, Fontana and Xlendi.

Nighttime routes

Night bus services in Malta are operated by MPT and provide late-night public transportation across key urban and tourist areas. Initially introduced to cater to nightlife hotspots and workers with overnight shifts, these routes are especially popular among locals and tourists in areas such as Valletta, St Julian's, Sliema, and Buġibba.

Night routes are typically denoted with an "N" prefix (e.g. N11, N212, etc.). Services usually run from around 11:00 PM until 3:30 AM, depending on the route and demand. These buses offer a limited-stop service and follow slightly modified versions of their daytime counterparts to ensure faster journey times and improved coverage during off-peak hours.

As of early 2025, the night bus network includes several routes connecting major nightlife zones with residential areas and key transport interchanges. [4]

RouteOriginViaDestinationNotes
N11 St Julian's Swieqi, Pembroke (P&R), Madliena, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina), Buġibba, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)ĊirkewwaSimilar (but not identical) route to the daytime Route 221. Currently runs until 03:30.
N13 Valletta Pietà, Msida, Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, Sliema, Balluta Bay, Spinola BaySt Julian'sSame route as daytime Route 13. Currently runs until 01:30.
N48Pietà, Msida, Swatar, Ta' Paris, Birkirkara, Lija, Mosta, Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay Buġibba Same route as daytime Route 48. Currently runs until midnight.
N62Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Bypass, Tal-Ħandaq, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ (Sciortino, Bypass)SiġġiewiSame route as daytime Route 62. Currently runs until midnight.
N82Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun, Bir id-DehebBirżebbuġaSame route as daytime Route 82. Currently runs until midnight.
N91Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, ŻabbarMarsaskalaSame route as daytime Route 91. Currently runs until midnight.
121Pembroke (P&R)St Julian's, San Ġwann (Centre, Industrial Estate), University, Marsa (P&R, Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar (Centre, St. Peter's), SmartCity XgħajraSimilar (but not identical) route to the daytime Route 120. Currently runs until 22:30. This is not officially classed as a night route (with the N prefix), but in practice is a 'evening' version of Route 120.
N212Sliema (Ferries)Balluta Bay, Spinola Bay, St Julian's, Swieqi, Pembroke (P&R), Madliena, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina), St. Paul's Bay Buġibba Same route as daytime Route 212. Currently runs until midnight.
N301 Victoria Xewkija, GħajnsielemMġarrSame route as daytime Route 301. This is the only night bus route in Gozo. Currently runs until midnight.

Airport routes

Airport bus routes in Malta are operated by Malta Public Transport and connect Malta International Airport with various localities across the island. Following the 2015 takeover by Autobuses Urbanos de León, a subsidiary of ALSA, dedicated airport services were restructured and branded as "X" routes (e.g. X1, X2, X3, X4), offering limited-stop connections to major hubs including Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, and Gozo via the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal. [5] In April 2025, most of the X routes were discontinued or rebranded, and the newly introduced TD (Tallinja Direct) routes now facilitate connections to the airport instead. A number of the regular routes (particularly those going towards the southern part of the island) also stop at or near the airport. All airport routes operate seven days a week, with increased frequency during peak hours and the summer season to accommodate higher passenger volumes.

The following routes currently serve Malta International Airport: X1A, TD1, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, 71, 72, 73, 117, 119, 135, 201, 208, 214, 218. [6]

Airport Direct routes

In October 2024, Malta Public Transport acquired 25 King Long interurban buses that were formerly used by Cyprus Public Transport [7] and entered service in December 2024 for Airport Direct Routes on Routes TD2 and TD3. On 24 February 2025, Malta Public Transport added two new Airport Direct routes to its schedule, TD1 and TD4. [8] TD2 and TD3 were formerly summer-only routes before demand became too high to have them only run in the summer. A new route TD5 was introduced on 27 July 2025, particularly in response to higher-than-expected demand on route TD1.

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
TD1 Ċirkewwa Mellieħa, Buġibba, Rabat, Żebbuġ Airport A limited-stop service from Ċirkewwa to the airport, stopping in Mellieħa, Buġibba/Qawra, Rabat, and Żebbuġ.
TD2 Airport St Julian's, Pembroke This circular route travels non-stop from the airport to St Julian's, making the return journey via Pembroke and Paceville.
TD3 Sliema, Gżira This circular route travels non-stop from the airport to St Julian's, making the return journey via Sliema and Gżira.
TD4 Valletta Valletta (Lascaris)This route starts from the Valletta bus terminus and visits Valletta Lascaris (connection with the Gozo Fast Ferry) before proceeding directly to the airport.
TD5 Buġibba Rabat, Żebbuġ A limited-stop service from Buġibba to the airport, stopping at Qawra, Rabat, and Żebbuġ.

Other Tallinja Direct routes

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
TD10 Valletta Marsaxlokk Sea Front Marsaxlokk No stops between Valletta and Marsaxlokk, a few stops along the Marsaxlokk sea front. Return journey via Qajjenza/western side of Marsaxlokk. Sundays only.
TD13Bombi, Msida Sea Front, St Julian's, Pembroke (P&R), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina), Buġibba, Qawra Buġibba Less stops compared to the regular Route 13, and terminates at the Buġibba Bus Terminal instead of at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.

Tallinja On Demand

The Tallinja On Demand service [9] uses minivans and acts as an on-demand service which can be booked via the official Malta Public Transport mobile application. Users can request a pick-up and drop-off at designated bus stops. It was introduced as TD Plus in 2019 [10] and later renamed sometime in 2022. [11] Initially, the service was available in the north eastern area of Malta (including St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira, Swieqi, San Ġwann, Valletta, and part of Birkirkara) and this was later extended to include Mrieħel as well. However, in February 2025, it was announced that the service will be limited to only the St Julian's and Sliema areas and will be available only on Friday and Saturday nights. [12]

Special services

Special (one-off) services are often organised by Malta Public Transport following major events such as festivals and concerts. The exact routes and times are often announced a few days before the event, and depend on the event itself and user demand, but the routes are generally similar to the regularly-serviced routes, or multiple bus routes would be grouped into one longer route. Additionally, extra trips of the 'usual' bus routes are regularly organised. Examples of routes organised include as follows:

Routes departing from Valletta

These are organised following major events/concerts in Valletta or nearby Floriana. [13] [14] The list below is indicative, since routes are announced depending on demand for the specific event. Usually, additional services on the regularly-serviced bus routes are also organised.

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
S10 Valletta Paola, Senglea, CospicuaKalkara
S12St Julian's, Pembroke, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Qawra Buġibba
S13Gżira, Msida, St Julian'sSliema
S20Tal-Qroqq (University), San ĠwannGħargħur
S40Msida, Birkirkara, Lija, Balzan, MostaMġarr
S41Coast Road, St. Paul's Bay, MellieħaĊirkewwa
S42Msida, BirkirkaraMosta (Żokrija)
S47Birkirkara, Lija, Iklin, NaxxarMosta (Santa Margerita)
S51Fleur-de-Lys, RabatMtarfa
S52Dingli
S61Ħamrun, QormiŻebbuġ
S62ĦamrunSiġġiewi
S71Luqa, Kirkop, SafiŻurrieq
S72Kirkop, MqabbaQrendi
S80Marsa, Santa Luċija, Gudja, GħaxaqBirżebbuġa
S85Tarxien, Bulebel, Żejtun, Bir id-DehebBirżebbuġa (Centre)
S90Paola, FguraMarsaskala
S94Paola, Fgura, ŻabbarXgħajra

Routes departing from Ta' Qali

These are organised for events (e.g. Earth Garden Festival) occurring in Ta' Qali. [15]

RouteOriginViaDestinationNotes
TQ1 (Northern Route)Ta' QaliRabat, Mosta, Naxxar, St. Paul's Bay, Qawra Buġibba
TQ2 (Central Route)Lija, Birkirkara (Bypass), San Ġwann, St Julian's, SliemaValletta
TQ3 (Southeast Route)Attard, Balzan, Birkirkara, Ħamrun, Paola, Three Cities (Cottonera), Żabbar, Fgura, Tarxien, ŻejtunBirżebbuġa
TQ4 (Southwest Route)Żebbuġ, Qormi, Marsa (P&R), Luqa, Kirkop, SafiŻurrieq
Additional services-Routes 56, 186, 202, 403-
Additional stop-Routes 51, 52, 53, X3, 181, 182-An additional stop added to the usual route.

Routes departing from Nadur

In February 2025, special services were organised for the first time following the Nadur Carnival. [16] The following routes were organised:

RouteOriginViaDestinationNotes
S1 Nadur XagħraŻebbuġ (Marsalforn)
S2Xewkija, Sannat (Ta' Ċenċ), Munxar (Centre)Munxar (Xlendi)
S3Victoria, KerċemSanta Luċija
S4Victoria, San Lawrenz, Għarb, GħasriŻebbuġ
S5GħajnsielemMġarr
S6-Qala
Direct Shuttle Service Victoria Nadur

Other special services

Special services other than the ones mentioned above were organised for other events, for example during Festa Frawli in Mġarr and for the San Girgor feast in Marsaxlokk. [17]

Suspended and retired routes

The following routes were operated or proposed by MPT but are currently not in use.

RouteOriginViaDestinationStatus
X1 Airport Luqa, Ħal Farruġ, Qormi (Triq Manwel Dimech), Marsa (P&R), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Pembroke (P&R), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove), Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)ĊirkewwaDiscontinued in April 2025, replaced by routes X300, X299, 208, and TD1. [18]
X2Luqa (Council of Europe Street), Santa Luċija (Luqa Road), Tarxien (Xintill), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road)Pembroke (P&R)Discontinued in April 2025, replaced by routes 211, 110, 233, 88, TD2, and TD3. [18]
X3Luqa (Council of Europe Street), Santa Luċija (Luqa Road), Tarxien (Xintill), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Balzan, Attard (San Anton, Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Rabat (Saqqajja, Bus Terminus, L-Għeriexem), Mtarfa (Bypass), Mosta (Ta' Żokkrija, Tarġa Gap), Burmarrad Buġibba Renamed to Route 214 in April 2025. [18]
X4 Valletta Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Manwel Dimech Street), Ħal Farruġ, Luqa, Airport, Birżebbuġa (Ħal Far, Freeport)BirżebbuġaDiscontinued in April 2025, replaced by routes 205, 88, 82B, and TD4. [18]
X4ABlata l-Bajda, Marsa (P&R), L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, LuqaAirportCurrently unused
X5Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (P&R), L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, Luqa (Centre, Airport), Għaxaq, Bir id-Deheb, Żejtun (Ta' San Girgor, Ħal Tmiem), Marsaskala (Mamo Tower, San Tumas)Marsaskala
X7Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (P&R), Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, Centre, Airport), Gudja, Għaxaq, Bir id-Deheb, Żejtun (Tal-Barrani), Paola (Centre, MCAST, Għajn Dwieli), CospicuaBirgu
N3 St Julian's Paola, Cospicua, Birgu (Centre, Fortini), Kalkara, Cospicua, Birgu (Tal-Ħawli), FguraPaola
N10Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, Marsaskala, Żejtun, Tarxien, Luqa (Airport), Kirkop, Żurrieq, Qrendi, Mqabba, Ta' Kandja, Qormi (San Bastjan)St Julian'sCircular route, discontinued in 2018
N12Birkirkara (Psaila Street), Santa Venera, Qormi (San Ġorġ), Attard, Rabat (Bus Terminus), Mosta, Naxxar, San Ġwann
N21Kappara, San Ġwann (Centre, Tal-Balal, Xwieki), Għargħur, Naxxar, Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Technopark), Lija, Birkirkara, Tal-QroqqCircular route, currently unused
N31Swieqi, Pembroke, Madliena, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina), Burmarrad, Mosta (Constitution Street, Centre), Naxxar (Centre)
N32Tal-Qroqq, Birkirkara, Lija, Mosta (Technopark, Centre), Naxxar, Għargħur, San Ġwann
N50Birkirkara (Centre), Balzan, Attard, Rabat
N52Birkirkara, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Balzan, Attard, Ta' Qali, Rabat
N61Msida, Pietà, Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun (Mile End), Santa Venera, Birkirkara, Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi, Qormi, Marsa (P&R)
N71Paola, Santa Luċija, Luqa, (Centre, Airport), Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq, Qrendi, Mqabba, Kirkop (Bypass), Luqa (Airport, Centre), Paola
N81Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun, Bir id-Deheb, Għaxaq, Gudja
TD8Ċirkewwa-VallettaSimilar to route X300. Proposed but never operated
TD9 Buġibba Similar to route TD13. Proposed but never operated
TD11St Julian's, Sliema, Msida (Sea Front), Marsa, MarsaxlokkBirżebbuġa (Il-Qajjenza)Proposed but never operated
TD12Sliema (Ferries)St Julian's, San Ġwann, NaxxarMosta
TD14Rabat (Bus Terminus)St Julian'sSliemaReturns via Sliema sea front. Proposed but never operated
TD17Pembroke (P&R)-Msida (University)Proposed but never operated

Historical routes

Pre-Arriva routes

These routes operated prior to the introduction of the Arriva network on 3 July 2011 and are therefore no longer current. [19]

In 2005, the Halcrow Group had been commissioned to assess the Malta bus system. Released in November 2005, [20] the report criticised the existing bus service and routes, which had produced a very low utilization of buses. In fact, a decline of 50% in the number of bus passengers was registered between 1979 and 2009. [21]

Routes in Malta

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
1 Valletta Marsa, Paola, Cospicua (Verdala) Birgu May have run via Tal-Ħawli.
3Marsa, Paola, Birgu Senglea May have run via Fgura. May have run via Birgu and Fgura towards Valletta.
4Marsa, Paola, Cospicua, Birgu Kalkara May have run via Rinella towards Kalkara.
5MarsaPaola (Kordin Industrial Estate)
6Marsa, Paola, CospicuaBirgu
8Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb Luqa (Airport)Ran via Gudja towards Malta International Airport. May have run via Għaxaq towards Valletta.
10 Birżebbuġa Għar Dalam, Bir id-Deheb, Tarxien, Paola, MarsaVallettaOne-way only
11 Valletta Marsa, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb, Għar DalamBirżebbuġaRan via Paola towards Birżebbuġa. Also ran from Paceville.
12Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb, Għar Dalam, Birżebbuġa (Centre, Tal-Papa)One-way only
13Marsa, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb, Għar Dalam, Birżebbuġa (Centre, Il-Qajjenza)Birżebbuġa (Ħal Far Industrial Estate)Ran via Paola towards Ħal Far. Ran via Ħal Far Industrial Estate towards Valletta.
15Marsa, Paola Santa Luċija
16MarsaPaola (secondary schools)One-way only
17Marsa, Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, Marsaskala (Żonqor)Marsaskala (Centre)One-way only Enters centre of Marsaskala.
18Marsa, Paola, FguraŻabbarAlso ran from Paceville.
19Marsa, Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas)
20Marsa, Paola, Fgura, MarsaskalaAlso ran from Paceville.
21Marsa, Paola, Fgura, Żabbar Xgħajra
22 Senglea Cospicua, Birgu, ŻabbarMarsaskala
26 Żejtun Tarxien, MarsaVallettaOne-way only
27 Valletta Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun, Bir id-Deheb Marsaxlokk Ran via Bulebel towards Valletta.
29Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, BulebelŻejtunEnters centre of Żejtun. Also ran from Paceville.
30Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Bulebel, ŻejtunMarsaskala (San Tumas)
32Marsa, LuqaŻurrieqMay have run via Safi, Kirkop, Zebbiegħ and Vjal Xarolla.
33Marsa, Luqa, Safi One-way only ran via Marsa Industrial Estate and/or AFM Barracks, if passengers request. Ran via Karwija, if not requested to run via AFM Barracks.
34Marsa, Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq (Misraħ ir-Repubblika)Either ran via L-Ingieret or Luqa. May have run via Nigret. May have run via Airport towards Valletta. Also ran from Paceville.
35Marsa, Luqa (L-Ingieret), Mqabba Qrendi Ran via Luqa towards Valletta.
36 Luqa Luqa (L-Ingieret), MarsaVallettaOne-way only
38 Valletta Marsa, Luqa, Żurrieq, Wied iż-Żurrieq, Ħaġar Qim QrendiOne-way only. May haved returned to Valletta via Route 35.
39Marsa, Luqa (L-Ingieret)LuqaOne-way only. Returned as Route 36.
40 Msida, Birkirkara, Balzan Attard Also ran from Paceville.
41Msida, San Ġwann, Gżira San Ġwann (Ta' Żwejt)Ran via Kappara Hill towards Ta' Żwejt. Ran via San Ġwann and Gżira towards Valletta.
42Msida, Gżira, San Ġwann (Ta' Żwejt)Birkirkara (Santa Liena)May have run via Mater Dei and University towards Birkirkara.
43Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay Mellieħa Also ran from Paceville.
44Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, Għadira Mellieħa (Mellieħa Bay Hotel)May serve Popeye Village as Route 441.
45Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, GħadiraĊirkewwaAlso ran from Paceville.
46 Mġarr Mosta, Birkirkara, MsidaVallettaOne-way only
47 Valletta Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta, MġarrMġarr (Għajn Tuffieħa)Ran via Tarġa Gap and Ta' Żokkrija towards Għajn Tuffieħa. May have run via Manikata towards Għajn Tuffieħa. May have run via Ta' Zokkrija and Tarġa Gap towards Valletta.
48 Buġibba St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, GħadiraĊirkewwa
49 Valletta Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay Buġibba Also ran from Paceville. Ran from Paceville serve locations from Buġibba to Tarġa Gap in opposite order only.
50Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, GħadiraArmierMay serve Popeye Village as Route 441.
52Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay, Manikata, Għajn Tuffieħa, Mġarr, Mosta, Birkirkara, MsidaVallettaOne-way only
53Msida, Birkirkara, MostaTarġa GapAlso ran from Paceville to Tarġa Gap.
54Msida, Birkirkara Naxxar (schools)May show 45, 49 or 55 instead.
55Msida, Birkirkara, Naxxar Għargħur
56Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta, Naxxar
57Msida, Birkirkara, Mosta, Santa Margerita Ran from Valletta to Tarġa Gap. Ran from Buġibba or Tarġa Gap to Valletta.
58Msida, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay Buġibba Ran via Mater Dei and University towards Valletta. May have run via Iklin or Lija towards Valletta.
59Msida, Birkirkara, Il-Naxxar, Mosta (Constitution Street), Qawra
60Msida Sliema (Savoy)
61Sliema (Ferries)VallettaPossibly was one-way only
62 Valletta Msida, Sliema (Ferries)Paceville
63Msida, Sliema (Savoy), Sliema (Ferries), Ta' Xbiex, MsidaVallettaOne-way only
64Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian's, Paceville Swieqi Ran via St. Andrew's towards Valletta.
65Sliema FerriesSt Julian's, Paceville, San Ġwann (Centre, Ta' Żwejt), Naxxar, Mosta, Ta' QaliRabatMay have run via Ta' Qali Stadium and Ta' Qali Crafts Village towards Rabat.
66 Valletta Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian'sPembrokeRan via Paceville towards Pembroke. Ran via St. George's Bay towards Valletta.
67Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian's, PacevillePembroke (St. Andrew's)Also ran from various places to Paceville.
68Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian's, Paceville, Pembroke (St. Andrew's)Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq)
69Msida University One-way only
70Sliema FerriesSt Julian's, Paceville, Pembroke (St. Andrew's), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq) Buġibba Ran via Qawra towards Sliema.
71 Valletta Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys Birkirkara (Stazzjon)
73Ħamrun, Birkirkara (Psaila Street, Centre)LijaMay have run via Mater Dei.
74Balzan
75Ħamrun, St. Luke's Hospital, Msida Mater Dei Also detours of various routes towards Valletta to St. Luke's Hospital and/or Mater Dei.
78 Birkirkara Birkirkara (Psaila Street), Ħamrun Valletta One-way only
80 Valletta Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Attard Rabat Enters centre of Rabat.
81 Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Attard, Rabat Dingli May have run via Buskett Gardens and/or Dingli Cliffs towards Dingli. Also ran from Paceville. Ran from Paceville may continue back to Rabat.
82 Rabat (Għar Barka)
84 Mtarfa May enter the centre of Rabat.
85RabatRabat (Baħrija)
86 Buġibba St. Paul's BayRabatRan via Tarġa Gap, Mosta and Ta' Qali towards Rabat. May have run via Ta' Qali, Mosta and Tarġa Gap towards Buġibba.
87 Valletta Ħamrun, Qormi (Centre)ŻebbuġOne-way only
88Also ran from Paceville. Ran from Paceville continue to Siġġiewi.
89Ħamrun Siġġiewi
91Ħamrun, QormiQormi (San Ġorġ)Enters centre of Qormi. Ran via either Triq il-Kbira or Triq Valletta towards Valletta.
94SiġġiewiSiġġiewi (Għar Lapsi)
98Ran clockwise around Valletta.
110BirżebbuġaGħar Dalam, Marsaxlokk, Bir id-Deheb, Żejtun, Paola, Marsa, Ħamrun, MsidaUniversityRan via Santa Luċija or Tarxien. Ran via Mater Dei towards University. May have run via St. Luke's Hospital.
113 Valletta Marsa, Tarxien, Bir id-Deheb, Għar Dalam, BirżebbuġaBirżebbuġa (Ħal Far)Ran via Paola towards Ħal Far.
115Marsa, Paola, Santa Luċija, Bir id-Deheb, Għar DalamBirżebbuġa
118PacevilleMarsa, Paola, FguraŻabbarOne-way only
127 Valletta Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun, Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokkRan via Għar Dalam and Il-Qajjenza towards Marsaxlokk.
132Marsa Żurrieq Express.
134PacevilleMarsa, Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq (Misraħ Ir-Repubblika)One-way only. Ran via either L-Ingieret or Luqa. May have run via Nigret.
138 Valletta Marsa, L-Ingieret, Mqabba, Qrendi, Ħaġar Qim, Wied iż-ŻurrieqOne-way only
141Msida, Gżira, San ĠwannSan Ġwann (Ta' Żwejt)
142Msida, Gżira, San Ġwann (Centre, Ta' Żwejt)BirkirkaraMay have run via Sliema (Savoy and Ferries) towards Valletta.
145Msida, Mosta (Constitution Street), St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, GħadiraĊirkewwa
153Msida, Mosta (Rotunda)Mosta (Tarġa Gap)Express.
154Naxxar local service. May serve Naxxar primary school.
157 Valletta Birkirkara (Psaila Street), MostaMosta (Santa Margerita)
158Msida, MostaMosta (Tarġa Gap)One-way only
159Birkirkara (Psaila Street), Naxxar, Mosta (Constitution Street), Qawra Buġibba
165Sliema FerriesSt Julian's, Paceville, San ĠwannSan Ġwann (Ta' Żwejt)
166 Valletta Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian'sPembroke (Institute of Tourism Studies)Ran via Paceville towards Pembroke (Institute of Tourism Studies). Ran via St. George's Bay towards Valletta.
167ĊirkewwaGħadira, Mellieħa, St. Paul's Bay, Buġibba, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Pembroke (St. Andrew's)Paceville
169 Valletta Msida, Swatar (Valley Road), Mater DeiUniversity
175Detours of various routes towards Valletta to Junior College, Mater Dei and St. Luke's Hospital.
198Ran counter-clockwise around Valletta . Served Valletta Waterfront.
245MellieħaSt. Paul's Bay, Mosta (Constitution Street), Naxxar, Birkirkara, MsidaVallettaOne-way only
300see noteŻabbar, Fgura, Paola, Marsa, Ħamrun, St. Luke's Hospital, MsidaUniversityRan from Marsaskala or Senglea via Cospicua and Birgu to University via Mater Dei. Ran from University to Senglea via Birgu and Cospicua. May have run via Kalkara.
350MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq, Kirkop, Luqa, Imgieret, Marsa, Ħamrun, MsidaRan via Mater Dei towards University. May have run via St. Luke's Hospital.
367ŻurrieqSafi, Kirkop, Luqa, Marsa, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian's, PacevillePembroke (St. Andrew's)One-way only
400VallettaMarsa, Paola, TarxienBulebel
427 Buġibba Mosta (Constitution Street), Attard, Marsa, Tarxien, Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokk
441GħadiraPopeye Village
449 Buġibba VallettaOne-way only. Express.
450ĊirkewwaGħadira, Mellieħa, St. Paul's Bay, Mosta (Constitution Street)UniversityRan via Mater Dei towards University.
475Mellieħa, Mosta, St. Luke's HospitalVallettaOne-way only. Express. Only for passengers from Ċirkewwa.
499BuġibbaTarġa Gap, Mosta, Birkirkara, MsidaOne-way only
560see noteMostaUniversityRan from Għargħur to University via Naxxar and Mater Dei. Ran from University to Naxxar.
580 Buġibba Mosta (Constitution Street), BirkirkaraRan via Mater Dei towards University.
627Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), St. Andrew's, Paceville, St Julian's, Sliema (Ferries), Marsa, Paola, Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokkRan via Cospicua, Birgu, Żabbar and Bulebel towards Marsaxlokk. Ran via Tarxien towards Buġibba.
645Sliema (Ferries)St Julian's, Paceville, Pembroke (St. Andrew's), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), St. Paul's Bay, Mellieħa, GħadiraĊirkewwa
652St Julian's, Paceville, St. Andrew's, Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Buġibba, St. Paul's BayMġarr (Għajn Tuffieħa)
662 Valletta MsidaPaceville
667Msida, St Julian's, PacevillePembroke (St. Andrew's)May have run via Sliema Ferries and Gżira towards Valletta. A large quantity of buses operated this route on weekend nights.
671Msida, Sliema (Ferries), St Julian's, Paceville, St. George's Bay, PembrokePembroke (St. Andrew's)One-way only
675Pembroke (St. Andrew's)Paceville, St Julian's, Sliema (Ferries), Gżira, Mater DeiUniversity
800GudjaBir id-Deheb, Żejtun, Santa Luċija, Paola, Marsa, Ħamrun, MsidaRan via Għaxaq and Mater Dei towards University. Ran via St. Luke's Hospital towards Gudja. May have run via St. Luke's Hospital towards University.
810see noteRabat, Attard, Birkirkara (Psaila Street), MsidaRan from Dingli or Mtarfa to University via Mater Dei. Ran from University to Dingli. May have run via St. Luke's Hospital.
867SiġġiewiŻebbuġ, Qormi, ĦamrunPacevilleOne-way only
881PacevilleĦamrun, Qormi, Żebbuġ, RabatDingliOne-way only. May have run via Buskett Gardens and/or Dingli Cliffs.
890SiġġiewiŻebbuġ, Qormi, Ħamrun, MsidaUniversityRan via St. Luke's Hospital and Mater Dei towards University. May have run via St. Luke's Hospital towards Siġġiewi.

Routes in Gozo

Route NumberViaToNotes
1 Għarb, San Lawrenz Victoria One-way only
2San Lawrenz, Għarb
14 Santa Luċija, Kerċem
21Żebbuġ (Marsalforn)Żebbuġ (Qbajjar)May start from Vajringa School instead.
25MġarrMay have run via Industrial Estate. May have run via Xewkija towards Mġarr.
42 Xewkija May have run via St. Mary towards Xewkija. Ran via Għajnsielem, Qala and Nadur or St. Mary either towards Victoria. May have run via Ramla Bay and Nazzareno towards Victoria.
43Nadur, Qala, Għajnsielem, Xewkija Victoria One-way only
50 Sannat, Ta' Ċenċ, Munxar
51Sannat, Munxar
64 Xagħra May have run via Xagħra (Nazzareno) and Ramla Bay towards Victoria.
65XagħraEither back to Victoria via Xagħra (Nazzareno) or to Għajnsielem via Nadur and Qala. Both one-way only.
87Munxar (Xlendi)
91May serve any of the following destinations: Azure Window, Għarb, Għasri, San Lawrenz, Ta' Pinu, Żebbuġ

Arriva routes (2011–2014)

On 3 July 2011, the Arriva group took over operation of scheduled bus services on Malta and Gozo, only to relinquish it in December 2013. [22] [23] [24] A new government-owned company called Malta Public Transport took over fleet and operations, while a call for new operators to submit their bids was issued. These routes were in place from July 2011 until January 2014. These routes are no longer current, and it is not suggested that information regarding current services is taken from the following list.

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
1 Valletta Marsa, Paola (MCAST, Centre), CospicuaSengleaNow after the Għajn Dwieli Tunnel is passing from San Ġwann t'Għuxa area.
2BirguEventually started passing also from the Verdala and Tal-Ħawli area.
11Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian's, Pembroke (P&R), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Buġibba, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa.ĊirkewwaDefunct route
13Pietà, Msida, Gżira, SliemaSt Julian'sPassed also from Swieqi and Pembroke.
21Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Sliema, San Ġwann, Għargħur, NaxxarMosta (Tarġa Gap)Later terminated at Sliema Ferries and returned via Savoy Hill (served also on the way to Sliema Ferries, alongside Triq it-Torri).
22Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Sliema, San Ġwann, Mater Dei, University, Msida, PietàVallettaEventually started passing from Savoy, Rue D'Argens, and Ta' Giorni, and terminates at Birkirkara (Santa Liena).
23Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Sliema, San Ġwann, Għargħur, Naxxar, Mosta, MġarrMġarr (Għajn Tuffieħa)Defunct route
32Pietà, Msida, University, Mater Dei, San Ġwann, Sliema, Gżira, Ta' Xbiex, Msida, PietàVallettaNow it is a circular route between Valletta, Swatar, and Birkirkara.
41Floriana, Pietà, Msida, Birkirkara, Lija/Iklin, Mosta (Technopark), Mosta, Buġibba, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, MellieħaĊirkewwaEventually stopped passing from Buġibba and Qawra.
43Floriana, Pietà, Msida, BirkirkaraLijaEventually started passing also from Iklin and Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School, Naxxar.
52Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Attard, Ta' Qali, RabatDingliEventually started passing from Ġużè Ellul Mercer Street and Misrah Suffara in Dingli and then to Dingli Bus Terminus.
71Floriana, Blata l-Bajda, Marsa, L-Ingieret, Luqa, Airport, Kirkop, SafiŻurrieqEventually stopped passing from Airport.
72Floriana, Blata l-Bajda, Marsa, L-Ingieret, Luqa, Airport, Kirkop, MqabbaQrendiEventually stopped passing from Airport and Ingieret
81Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Żejtun, Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokkEventually stopped passing from Marsa (P&R) and Ħamrun.
82Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Marsa, Paola, Tarxien, Bir id-DehebBirzebbugaEventually stopped passing from Marsa (P&R) and Ħamrun, but it is passing also from Tal-Papa area.
101Mġarr (Ġnejna)Mġarr, Għajn Tuffieħa, Manikata, Għajn Żejtuna, MellieħaĊirkewwaPreviously, this route number was used for a circular service around Mellieħa (including Selmun, Ta' Pennellu, and Santa Maria Estate).
102Mġarr, Żebbiegħ, Għajn Tuffieħa, Manikata, Wardija, Binġemma MellieħaThis route was merged into Route 101 and Selmun is no longer served by public transport.
105Mosta (Technopark)Naxxar, Birguma, Magħtab Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq)Defunct route
107Mosta Tal-Blata l-Għolja, Ta' Qali, Rabat, BuskettDingli
110Mater DeiUniversity, Tal-Qroqq, Swatar, Ta' ParisBirkirkaraNow is starting from Marsa (P&R) and is passing also from Cannon Road (Santa Venera), Fleur-de-Lys, San Ġwann, Ta' Giorni, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian's, and terminates at Pembroke (P&R).
114Pembroke (P&R)Tal-IbraġSwieqiDefunct route
115 Madliena, SwieqiSwieqi (High Ridge)
116Sliema (Ferries)Gżira, St Julian's (Balluta Bay), Sliema (Tigné)Sliema (Ferries)
117AirportKirkop, Safi, Żurrieq, Qrendi, Mqabba Airport This route is operating also to Marsa (P&R), Mater Dei and University.
118Mqabba, Qrendi, Żurrieq, Safi, KirkopDefunct route
120 Paola Santa Luċija, Airport, Luqa, Marsa (P&R), Luqa (L-Ingieret) Ħal Farruġ Eventually stopped passing from Santa Lucija, Airport, Luqa, St. Vincent de Paul (L-Ingieret), and Hal Farrug. Instead, it is starting from Pembroke to Xghajra and passing from San Giljan, San Ġwann, Kappara, Mater Dei, Birkirkara, Fleur-de-Lys, Marsa (P&R), Paola, Fgura and Zabbar.
121Fgura, Bulebel, Żabbar, Birgu, Cospicua, Xgħajra, FguraPaolaThis route had originally stopped operating, but was reactivated by Malta Public Transport in 2015 as an evening replacement of Route 120 between Xgħajra and Pembroke (P&R). It does not serve Mater Dei and the centre of Pembroke, but served Birkirkara (until the Mercer Stop).
122Mater DeiMater Dei, Santa Venera, St Luke's Hospital, ĦamrunVallettaThis route number was previously used for a direct route from Marsa (P&R) to Valletta.
123 Pembroke (P&R)San Giljan, San Ġwann, San Ġwann Industrial EstateMater DeiDefunct route
124 Bir id-Deheb Żejtun, Bulebel, Żabbar, Marsaskala (Bellavista), Marsaskala (Żonqor)Marsaskala (Centre)Eventually stopped starting from Bir id-Deheb and is not passing from Zejtun and Bulebel instead is starting from Cospicua and is passing from Birgu and Marsaskala (San Tumas).
125Blata l-BajdaBirkirkara, Santa Venera, Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, UniversityMater DeiDefunct route
126PaolaTarxien, BulebelSanta Luċija
128Mosta (Rotunda)Mosta (Technopark)Naxxar
129 Buġibba St. Paul's BaySt. Paul's Bay (Wardija)Defunct route and was replaced by Route 401, also discontinued.
131Mellieħa (Centre)Mellieħa (Santa Maria Estates)Defunct route
134PaolaMCASTKordin Industrial Estate
135AirportGudja, Għaxaq, Bir id-Deheb, ŻejtunMarsaskalaEventually started passing also from Luqa, Hal Farrug, St. Vincent de Paul (L-Ingieret), Marsa (P&R), and Mater Dei.
201Żurrieq, Wied iż-Żurrieq (Blue Grotto), Siġġiewi, Dingli, RabatRabat (Baħrija)Defunct route in Baħrija.
202RabatTa' Qali, Attard, Birkirkara, Mater Dei, University, Msida (Tal-Qroqq), SliemaSt Julian'sThis route was amended by Malta Public Transport in 2015 to serve Rabat and Sliema Ferries via Ta' Qali, Attard, Mosta, Naxxar, San Ġwann, Kappara, Pembroke (P&R), and St Julian's.
209Mater DeiUniversity, ŻebbuġSiġġiewiEventually also started passing from Qormi.
250MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq, Safi, Kirkop, Luqa, UniversityMater DeiThis route initially stopped operating, but was reactivated by Malta Public Transport in 2015, originally between the University and Cirkewwa, but it was amended and now operates between Valletta and Għadira.

Proposed routes (2014)

These routes were proposed by the Maltese government in January 2014 after Arriva withdrew from the operation of bus services. [25] [26] [27] They are similar to the current routes, with some minor changes having been made since and new routes having been introduced.

Routes in Malta

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
01 Valletta Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Cospicua (San Ġwann t'Għuxa)Senglea
02Blata l-Bajda, ll-Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, San Ġwann t'Għuxa, CospicuaBirgu (Café Riche)
03Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, Birgu (Café Riche) Cospicua (Fortini, Santa Liberata), Kalkara (Naval Cemetery, SmartCity, Rinella, Bighi)Kalkara
04Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, San Ġwann t'Għuxa, Cospicua (Verdala, Tal-Ħawli, Fortini), Birgu (Café Riche)Birgu (Centre)
13Pietà, Msida, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's)Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq)
14Msida, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian'sPembroke
15Msida, Ta' Xbiex, GżiraSliema (Ferries)
16Msida, Gżira, Sliema, St Julian's, Swieqi (Tal-Ibraġ)Swieqi (Madliena)
21Msida, Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Sliema (Savoy, Dingli Street, Tigné)Sliema (Ferries)
22Msida, Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Sliema (Mrabat), St Julian's (Ta' Giorni, Mensija), San Ġwann (Centre, Ta' Żwejt, San Ġwann Industrial Estate), Mater Dei, UniversityBirkirkara (Santa Liena)
24Msida, Tal-Qroqq, San Ġwann (Kappara, Misraħ Lewża, Ta' Żwejt), Sliema (Mrabat), Gżira (Rue d'Argens), Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Pietà, FlorianaValletta
31Msida, Tal-Qroqq, University, Mater Dei, Birkirkara (Bypass), Iklin, Naxxar, Mosta (Technopark, Constitution Street), BurmarradBuġibba
32Msida, Tal-Qroqq, Swatar, Tal-Qattus/Ta' Paris, Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, PietàValletta
41Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)Ċirkewwa
42Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar (Birguma, T'Alla u Ommu, Salina, Kennedy Grove), St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)
43Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Iklin, Naxxar (Ta' Simblija/Higher Secondary School)Naxxar (Higher Secondary School)
44Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Tal-Blata l-Għolja), Mġarr (Żebbiegħ, Centre, Ta' Mrejnu, Ballut), ManikataMġarr (Għajn Tuffieħa)
45Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, QawraBuġibba
46Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, BirgumaGħargħur
47Blata l-Bajda, Mile End, St. Luke's Hospital, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), Birkirkara, Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street, San Anton Abbati, Santa Margarita, MCAST Mosta, Tarġa Gap, Ta' Żokrija, Ta' Beżbiżija)Mosta (Centre)
48Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), Burmarrad, St. Paul's Bay (Gillieru)Buġibba
49Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija (Ċimiterju), Mosta (Technopark), Naxxar (Centre, Birguma, T'Alla u Ommu, Salina, Kennedy Grove), St. Paul's Bay, Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira)Armier(till Għadira in winter)
50Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Rabat (Saqqajja, Bus Terminus)Rabat (Santa Rita)
51Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Rabat (Saqqajja, Tad-Dumnikani, Nigret)Mtarfa
52Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Saqqajja, Rabat (Tad-Dumnikani)Dingli
53Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Saqqajja, Rabat, Malta (Tad-Dumnikani, Tal-Virtù, Għar Barka, Nigret, Għeriexem)Rabat
54Msida, Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Lija, Balzan, Attard (Misraħ Kola)Attard (Tal-Mirakli)
56Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Attard (Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali (Crafts Village, Stadium), Rabat (Saqqajja, Nigret)Dingli
58Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Santa Venera, Fleur-de-LysBirkirkara (Stazzjon)
61Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (San Bastjan, Tal-Ħandaq, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ (Sciortino, Ħal Muxi)Żebbuġ (Ta' Kandlora)
62Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Manwel Dimech Street, Tal-Ħandaq, Ta' Paskarella), Żebbuġ (Siġġiewi Road)Siġġiewi
63Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (San Ġorġ)Qormi (Ta' Farsina)
64Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Ċimiterju, Tal-Blat)Santa Venera (Cannon Road)
71Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, Industrial Estate), Luqa, Kirkop, Safi, Żurrieq (Xarolla)Żurrieq
72Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, Industrial Estate), Luqa, Kirkop, MqabbaQrendi
73Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ, Centre), Kirkop, Żurrieq (Bubaqra)Żurrieq
74Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Luqa (L-Ingieret, Ħal Farruġ), Siġġiewi (Montekristo Estates), Mqabba (Ta' Kandja, Centre), Qrendi (Centre, Maqluba, Ħaġar Qim), Żurrieq (Wied iż-Żurrieq)
80Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Santa Luċija, Żejtun, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam)Birżebbuġa (Bajja s-Sabiħa)
81Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Bulebel, Żejtun (Ġebel San Martin, Centre), Bir id-DehebMarsaxlokk
82Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Tal-Barrani, Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam)Birżebbuġa (Tal-Papa)
83Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien (Xintill)Santa Luċija
84Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Bulebel, Żejtun (Ġebel San Martin, Żejtun, Ta' Ganza, Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-DehebŻejtun
85Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Bulebel, Żejtun (Ġebel San Martin, Centre), Bir id-Deheb, Birżebbuġa (Għar Dalam, Qajjenza)Marsaxlokk
88Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Tarxien, Tal-Barrani, Bir id-Deheb, GħaxaqGudja
90Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, FguraŻabbar (Santwarju)
91Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, ŻabbarMarsaskala (San Tumas)
92Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar (Tal-Plier, Sant' Antnin)Marsaskala (Żonqor)
93Marsaskala (Jerma)
94Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Fgura, Żabbar, St. Peter'sXgħajra
101MġarrMġarr (Żebbiegħ, Ta' Mrejnu, Għajn Tuffieħa), Manikata, Mellieħa, Popeye Village, Għadira, MarfaĊirkewwaOnly goes to Popeye Village during opening hours (09:30-17:30)
103 Bidnija Tarġa Gap, Mosta (Rotunda, Tal-Awrora, Sgħajtar)Naxxar
106UniversityMater Dei, Birkikara (Bypass, Naxxar Road), Balzan, Attard Attard (Tal-Mirakli)
109BaħrijaRabat (L-Għemieri, Kunċizzjoni, Binġemma, Bus Terminus, Saqqajja), Ta' Qali, Attard (Ħal Warda), Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi (Centre, Tal-Providenza, Tal-Bajjada)Siġġiewi (Għar LapsI)
110Marsa (P&R)Santa Venera (Cannon Road), Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Swatar, Mater Dei, San Ġwann (Industrial Estate, Centre), Sliema (Mrabat, Dingli Street), St Julian'sPembroke (P&R)
117MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq (Tal-Bebbux, Nigret, Centre, Bubaqra), Safi, Kirkop, Airport, Luqa, Ħal Farruġ, L-Ingieret, Marsa (P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater DeiUniversity
119MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas), Żejtun (Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Marsaxlokk, Birżebbuġa (Il-Qajjenza, Centre, Freeport, Ħal Far)Airport
120XgħajraSt. Peter's, Żabbar, Fgura, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater Dei, University, San Ġwann Industrial Estate, San Ġwann, Mensija, Ta' Giorni, St Julian'sPembroke (P&R)
121XgħajraSt. Peter's, Żabbar, Fgura, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Mater Dei, University, San Ġwann Industrial Estate, San Ġwann, St Julian's
122VallettaBlata l-Bajda, Mile End, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater DeiUniversity
124SengleaCospicua, Birgu (Café Riche), Cospicua (Fortini, Tal-Ħawli), Żabbar, Marsaskala (Żonqor, San Tumas)Marsaskala (Bellavista)
130VallettaFloriana (St. Anne's Street, P&R), Marsa (Spencer Hill, Cruise Terminal), Valletta (Waterfront), Floriana (Boffa Hospital)Valletta
131Floriana (Public Library, Ospizio, Belt is-Sebħ, Balzunetta, Mall)
132Valletta (Kastilja)Floriana (St. Anne's Street, P&R)Valletta (Kastilja)
133Valletta (St. Paul Street, Republic Street (South), Marsamxett, St. Elmo, Ta' Liesse), Floriana (Boffa Hospital, Polyclinic)Circular route around Valletta and part Floriana
135MarsaskalaMarsaskala (San Tumas), Żejtun (Ħal Tmiem, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Għaxaq (Centre, Santu Rokku), Gudja (Ta' Xlejli, Centre), Luqa (Airport, Centre, Ħal Farruġ, L-Ingieret), Marsa (P&R), Mater DeiUniversity
181DingliRabat (Tal-Virtù, Saqqajja, Bus Terminus), Ta' Qali, Attard (Ħal Warda, San Anton), Balzan, Birkirkara, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
182MtarfaRabat (Nigret, Għar Barka, Saqqajja, Bus Terminus), Ta' Qali, Attard (Ħal Warda, San Anton), Balzan, Birkirkara, Santa Venera (Psaila Street), Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
186Rabat (Bus Terminus)Saqqajja, Ta' Qali, Attard (Tal-Mirakli, Triq Durumblat), Mosta (Ta' Mlit, Constitution Street), BurmarradBuġibba
201Rabat (Saqqajja, Dumnikani), Dingli (Centre, Dingli Cliffs), Siġġiewi (Il-Fawwara, Il-Girgenti, Centre, Tal-Providenza, Tal-Bajjada), Żurrieq (Wied iż-Żurrieq, Centre), Kirkop (Valletta Road)Airport
202Saqqajja, Ta' Qali, Attard (Tal-Mirakli), Mosta (Technopark, Rotunda, Tal-Awrora, Sgħajtar), Naxxar, San Ġwann (Tal-Balal, Mrabat), St Julian'sSliema (Ferries)
203Sliema (Ferries)Gżira (Sea Front, Rue d'Argens), San Ġwann (Mrabat, Tal-Balal), Naxxar, Mosta (Technopark, Centre, Constitution Street), BurmarradBuġibba
204Marsaskala (Centre)Marsaskala (San Tumas, Sant' Antnin), Żabbar (Tal-Plier), Fgura, Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater DeiUniversity
206ŻejtunŻejtun (Ta' Ganza, Ta' San Girgor), Bir id-Deheb, Tarxien (Ġebel San Martin, Bulebel, Centre), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
209SiġġiewiTa' Ħesri, Żebbuġ, Qormi (Ta' Paskarella, Victory Street, San Bastjan), Marsa (P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
210Birżebbuġa (Tal-Papa)Birżebbuġa (Centre, Il-Qajjenza), Marsaxlokk, Bir id-Deheb, Żejtun, Tarxien (Ġebel San Martin, Bulebel, Centre), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
212Sliema (Ferries)St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove)Buġibba
213SengleaCospicua, Birgu (Café Riche), Cospicua (Fortini, Santa Liberata), Kalkara (Bighi), Cospicua (Tal-Ħawli, Verdala, San Ġwann t'Għuxa, Għajn Dwieli), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Blata l-Bajda, Mile End, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera, Mater DeiUniversity
218MqabbaQrendi, Żurrieq (Tal-Bebbux, Centre, Xarolla), Safi, Kirkop, Airport, Luqa, Marsa Industrial Estate, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Santa Venera, Mater Dei
221ĊirkewwaMellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's BayBuġibba
222Mellieħa (Marfa, Għadira, Centre), Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, Naxxar (Kennedy Grove, Salina, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq), Pembroke (P&R), Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), St Julian'sSliema (Ferries)
223Sliema (Ferries)Qawra, St. Paul's Bay (Centre, L-Imbordin), Mġarr (Tal-Ballut, Għajn Tuffieħa)Mġarr (Bajja tal-Mixquqa)
225St Julian's, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove), St. Paul's Bay (Centre, L-Imbordin), Mġarr (Tal-Ballut, Għajn Tuffieħa)
226GudjaGħaxaq, Bir id-Deheb, Tal-Barrani, Santa Luċija, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Ħamrun, Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Hospital, Gwardamanġa, Santa Venera, Mater DeiUniversity
233SwieqiTal-Ibraġ, Madliena, Victoria Gardens, Pembroke (P&R), St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira, Ta' Xbiex, Msida, Tal-Qroqq, Mater Dei
238MġarrŻebbiegħ, Mosta (Ta' Żokkrija, Beżbiżija, Rotunda, Tal-Awrora, Sgħajtar, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Bypass), Mater Dei
250ĊirkewwaMarfa, Għadira, Mellieħa, Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, Burmarrad, Mosta (Tarġa Gap, Rotunda, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Bypass), Mater Dei
260GħargħurBirguma, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, Mosta (Sgħajtar, Santa Margarita, Tarġa Gap, Rotunda, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara (Bypass), Mater Dei
280BuġibbaQawra, Burmarrad, Mosta (Tarġa Gap, Rotunda, Technopark), Lija (Ċimiterju), Birkirkara, Mater Dei
X1 Airport Luqa (Centre, Ħal Farruġ), Qormi (Manwel Dimech Street), Marsa (P&R), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road), Pembroke (P&R), Naxxar (Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Salina, Kennedy Grove), Xemxija, Mellieħa (Centre, Għadira, Marfa)Ċirkewwa
X2Luqa (Council of Europe Street), Santa Luċija (Luqa Road), Tarxien (Xintill), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Mater Dei, University, Tal-Qroqq, Swieqi (St. Andrew's Road)Pembroke (P&R)
X3Luqa (Council of Europe Street), Santa Luċija (Luqa Road), Tarxien (Xintill), Paola, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road, P&R), Birkirkara (Mannarinu), Balzan, Attard (San Anton, Ħal Warda), Ta' Qali, Rabat (Saqqajja, Bus Terminus, L-Għeriexem), Mtarfa (Bypass), Mosta (Ta' Żokkrija, Tarġa Gap), BurmarradBuġibba
X4VallettaBlata l-Bajda, Ħamrun, Marsa (P&R), Qormi (Triq Manwel Dimech), Ħal Farruġ, Luqa, Airport, Ħal Far, Il-Port ĦielesBirżebbuġa

Routes in Gozo

Route NumberFromViaToNotes
301 Victoria Xewkija (Industrial Estate, Heliport, Santa Ċilja), Għajnsielem (Mġarr Road, Fort Chambray)Mġarr
302Xewkija (Gozo General Hospital, MCAST Gozo, Ta' Xħajma), Nadur, (Ta' Binġemma)Xagħra (Ramla Bay)
303Xewkija (Industrial Estate, Ta' Xħajma), Nadur (San Blas, Centre), Qala, Għajnsielem (Sant' Antnin)Mġarr
305Taċ-Ċawla, Sannat, Ta' Ċenċ, Ta' SegunaMunxar
306Taċ-Ċawla, MunxarMunxar (Xlendi)
307Xagħra (Ta' Żejta, Ta' Ħamet, Il-Ġgantija, Centre, Ġnien Xibla, Ġnien Imrik, Tas-Sruġ)Xagħra (Centre)
308Ta' Wara s-Sur, Għarb (Ta' Pinu), Għammar, Il-FanalGħasri
309Ta' Wara s-SurŻebbuġ
310Tal-Kapuċċini, Xwejni, Qbajjar Żebbuġ (Marsalforn)

City Sightseeing Malta routes

South Route

The following is the list of stops for the Southern Route operated by City Sightseeing Malta.

Stop No.Location
S10ex-TS Roundabout (Radisson and Corinthia Hotels)
S11St. George's Bay (City Sightseeing route stage)
S12Saint Julian's (Westin Dragonara Arch)
S13Saint Julian's (Hilton Roundabout)
S14Saint Julian's (Spinola Bay)
S15Saint Julian's (Balluta Bay)
S16 Sliema Seafront (Preluna Hotel)
S17Sliema Ferries
S17Sliema Seafront (Bayview Hotel)
S19 Valletta City Centre
S20Valletta (Malta Experience/Fort St. Elmo)
S21 Valletta Waterfront Terminus
S22 Vittoriosa Waterfront
S23Esplora Science Centre
S24 Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
S25 Għar Dalam Cave
S26 Blue Grotto
S27 Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples

Northern Route

The following is the list of stops for the Northern Route operated by City Sightseeing Malta.

Stop No.Location
N1 Buġibba (Topaz Hotel)
N2Buġibba (Pebbles Hotel)
N3Buġibba Jetty (Seatrips Outlet)
N4Buġibba Centre
N5Buġibba (Santana Hotel)
N6 Malta National Aquarium
N7 Qawra Seafront (Qawra Palace Hotel)
N8Qawra Seafront (iSeeMalta Outlet)
N9Qawra Seafront (Bellavista Hotel)
N10ex-ITS Roundabout (Radisson and Corinthia Hotels)
N11 Saint Julian's (Saint George's Bay)
N12Saint Julian's (Westin Dragonara Arch)
N13Saint Julian's (Hilton Roundabout)
N14Saint Julian's (Spinola Bay)
N15Saint Julian's (Balluta Bay)
N16 Sliema Seafront (Preluna Hotel)
N17Sliema Ferries
N18Sliema Seafront (Bayview Hotel)
N19 Valletta City Centre
N20 Valletta Waterfront Terminus
N21 San Anton Gardens
N22 Ta' Qali Crafts Village
N23Ta' Qali Aviation Museum
N24 Mosta Church
N25 Mdina (Main Gate) / Rabat (Domus Romana)
N26Mġarr (Ta' Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat Temples)
N27 Golden Bay

See also

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