How to get from Tarxien to Qala by bus and ferry?

From Tarxien to Qala by bus and ferry

To get from Tarxien to Qala in Malta, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 88 bus from Tarxien station to Valletta A9 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 41 bus and finally take the FERRY ferry from Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station to Gozo Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - 8888
Bus - 4141
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Walk to Qala
Leaves from Tarxien

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tarxien
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valletta A9
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valletta B6
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Cirkewwa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Mgarr
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Qala
    Walk to
    Qala
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tarxien to Qala by bus and ferry via 206, X1 and FERRY

To get from Tarxien to Qala in Malta, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 206 bus from Duttrina station to Universita 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X1 bus and finally take the FERRY ferry from Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station to Gozo Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 206206
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Walk to Qala
Leaves from Duttrina

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duttrina
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Mater Dei
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universita 1
    ID 1187
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Cirkewwa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Mgarr
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qala
    Walk to
    Qala
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tarxien to Qala

The distance between Tarxien, Malta and Qala, Malta is approximately 43.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tarxien to Qala by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Malta – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Tarxien

Tarxien is located at Tarxien, Malta and the nearest public transport station is Antnin.

Bus stations close to Tarxien:

  • Antnin
  • Duttrina
  • Brittanja

Ferry stations close to Tarxien:

  • Cospicua

Public transport stations close to Qala, Malta

Qala is located at Qala, Malta and the nearest public transport station is Buttigieg.

Bus stations close to Qala:

  • Buttigieg
  • Labax
  • Nicca

Ferry stations close to Qala:

  • Blue Lagoon Ferry (Comino)
  • Gozo Ferry Terminal
  • Santa Maria

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tarxien to Qala by bus and ferry via 206, X1 and FERRY

To get from Tarxien to Qala in Malta, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 206 bus from Duttrina station to Universita 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X1 bus and finally take the FERRY ferry from Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station to Gozo Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 206206
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Walk to Qala
Leaves from Duttrina

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duttrina
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Mater Dei
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universita 1
    ID 1187
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Cirkewwa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Mgarr
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qala
    Walk to
    Qala
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tarxien to Qala?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 88, Bus line 41, Bus line FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tarxien to Qala?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line X1, Bus line FERRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tarxien and Qala in Malta?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tarxien to Qala in Malta?

    The 88 bus line goes from Valletta station near Tarxien to Valletta A9 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Valletta A9 station near Qala in Malta

  • How long does it take to travel from Tarxien to Qala in Malta by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Tarxien and Qala in Malta by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tarxien to get to Qala in Malta?

    Get on the 88 bus from the Valletta stop near Tarxien in Malta.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tarxien and Qala in Malta?

    Get off the bus at the Valletta A9 station, which is closest to Qala in Malta.