How to get from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry?

From Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry

To get from Bir to Balzan in Balzan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 322 bus from Hida station to Vapur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FERRY ferry and finally take the 42 bus from Cirkewwa 1 station to Brared station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min

322

FERRY

Leaves from Hida

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Bir
2
322
Wait for bus
322
Vapur
3
Ride to bus station
Vapur
9 min
4
Walk to ferry station
Gozo Ferry Terminal
220 m • 3 min
5
FERRY
Wait for ferry
FERRY
Ċirkewwa
6
Ride to ferry station
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
25 min
7
Walk to bus station
Cirkewwa 1
ID 3205
180 m • 3 min
8
42
Wait for bus
42
Valletta
9
Ride to bus station
Brared
52 min
10
Walk to
Balzan
510 m • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry via 303, FERRY and 42

To get from Bir to Balzan in Balzan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 303 bus from Hida station to Vapur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FERRY ferry and finally take the 42 bus from Cirkewwa 1 station to Brared station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min

303

FERRY

Leaves from Hida

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Bir
2
303
Wait for bus
303
Vapur
3
Ride to bus station
Vapur
24 min
4
Walk to ferry station
Gozo Ferry Terminal
220 m • 3 min
5
FERRY
Wait for ferry
FERRY
Ċirkewwa
6
Ride to ferry station
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
25 min
7
Walk to bus station
Cirkewwa 1
ID 3205
180 m • 3 min
8
42
Wait for bus
42
Valletta
9
Ride to bus station
Brared
52 min
10
Walk to
Balzan
510 m • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transport directions from Bir to Balzan

The distance between Bir, Balzan and Balzan, Balzan is approximately 29.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balzan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bir

Bir is located at Bir, Balzan and the nearest public transport station is Nadur.

Bus stations close to Bir:

Nadur
Suter
Xandriku

Ferry stations close to Bir:

Gozo Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Balzan, Balzan

Balzan is located at Balzan, Balzan and the nearest public transport station is Brared.

Bus stations close to Balzan:

Brared
Tabib
Fontaine

Alternative route from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry via 303, FERRY and 42

146min

303

FERRY

Leaves from Hida

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Bir
2
303
Wait for bus
303
Vapur
3
Ride to bus station
Vapur
24 min
4
Walk to ferry station
Gozo Ferry Terminal
220 m • 3 min
5
FERRY
Wait for ferry
FERRY
Ċirkewwa
6
Ride to ferry station
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
25 min
7
Walk to bus station
Cirkewwa 1
ID 3205
180 m • 3 min
8
42
Wait for bus
42
Valletta
9
Ride to bus station
Brared
52 min
10
Walk to
Balzan
510 m • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Bir to Balzan?
The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 322, Ferry line FERRY, Bus line 42.
What is the alternative route to get from Bir to Balzan?
The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 303, Ferry line FERRY, Bus line 42.
Is there a direct bus between Bir and Balzan?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.
Which bus line goes from Bir to Balzan?
The 322 bus line goes from Vapur station near Bir in Nadur to Vapur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Vapur station near Balzan in Balzan.
How long does it take to travel from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Bir in Nadur and Balzan in Balzan by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Bir to get to Balzan?
Get on the 322 bus from the Vapur stop near Bir in Nadur.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bir and Balzan?
Get off the bus at the Vapur stop, which is closest to Balzan in Balzan.

Last updated on 24 January 2026

How to get from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry?

From Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry

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Alternative route from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry via 303, FERRY and 42

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Public transport stations close to Bir

Public transport stations close to Balzan, Balzan

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Alternative route from Bir to Balzan by bus and ferry via 303, FERRY and 42

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