How To Getting Around Malta

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Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced. The main bus terminus in Malta is in Valletta, just outside the City Gate. Malta buses are orange and show the route number on the front. Malta bus routes leave from and go to Valletta. A few do operate circular routes, but this is not the norm – an express bus service links the principal resorts with Sliema, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, the Three Cities and the main sandy beaches. All buses to Valletta pass through its suburb town, Floriana. In towns and villages, the bus terminus is generally found on or near the main square.

From here, buses go to practically every corner of the Island. The average length of a bus trip in Malta is 20 to 30 minutes: the longest trip takes 50 minutes. Gozo by public transport is easy: board a bus to Cirkewwa, go as a foot passenger on the ferry, and take a Gozo bus to the capital Victoria.

In Gozo, the bus terminus is in Main Gate Street, Victoria. Buses in Gozo are grey with a central red band and show the route number on the front. Unlike in Malta, Gozo buses operate along circular routes, leaving from and returning to ...
... Victoria without scheduled stops at termini. A regular service runs to and from Mgarr, route 25, and is timed to coincide with the ferry timetable.

Tourist Train
Melita Trains operates a trackless train tour of Rabat, Mdina, Mtarfa and the neighbouring area.
Tours start and finish in front of the Domus Romana in Rabat, just outside Mdina. The train tour is approximately eight (8) km long and takes between 25 and 30 minutes to complete, travelling at a maximum speed of 25km/hr.

Tours operate several times a day. For more details, schedules and fares go to www.melitatrains.com

Taxis
The white taxi service has the privilege of picking up passengers from anywhere, except bus-stops. Taxi services from the Malta International Airport to all localities in Malta are based on a fixed tariff. For more information on taxi rates visit the Malta Transport Authority website. It is advisable to ask for and agree on a fare before taking a taxi.

CT Cabs
A new, unique and eco-friendly way of getting about in Valletta and its surroundings is by CT Cab. Introduced in 2007, CT Cab operates a fleet of battery-powered, chauffeur-driven electric vehicles through the city of Valletta and its perimeters on a 'Hail & Ride' basis. The cost is a flat fee of 1 Euro per person, from any point to any point. The service runs from 7am till 11pm, 7 days a week.

Bookings can be made 15 minutes prior to pick up by calling on Tel: 356 21333321 or Mobile 356 79333321.

Ferries
To Gozo
A regular ro-ro ferry service carries passengers and cars between Malta and Gozo. The trip takes about 30 minutes. For information and time-tables contact: The Gozo Channel Company at Mgarr: (Gozo) (+356) 21556114, at Cirkewwa (Malta): (+356) 21580435, at Sa Maison (Malta): (+356) 21243964, or visit the www.myvacations.co.uk for hotels, packages booking and cheapest city breaks in Malta.
To Comino
The smallest island with no traffic and one hotel. Regular trips to and from Malta and Gozo are available. The ferry service from Cirkewwa takes passengers to Comino.
The Comino Hotel also offers this service, but does not operate between November and March when the hotel is closed. For more information, contact the Comino Hotel on (+356) 21529821; Email: info@cominohotels.com.

Driving
In Malta, driving is on the left. There are speed limits of 80 km/h on the open road and 50 km/h in built- up areas. Comprehensive insurance is advisable. National or international driving licences are accepted.