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

By bus and ferry

To get from Qala to Rabat in Malta, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the FERRY ferry from Gozo Ferry Terminal station to Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the X3 bus from Burmarrad station to Buzugrilla 3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - 4242
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Gozo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Ċirkewwa
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Valletta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burmarrad
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Ajruport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 3
    ID 1321
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via FERRY, 41 and X3

To get from Qala to Rabat in Malta, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the FERRY ferry from Gozo Ferry Terminal station to Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 41 bus and finally take the X3 bus from Burmarrad station to Buzugrilla 3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - 4141
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Gozo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Ċirkewwa
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Valletta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burmarrad
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Ajruport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 3
    ID 1321
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Qala to Rabat

The distance between Qala, Malta and Rabat, Malta is approximately 29.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Qala to Rabat 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 Qala

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

Bus stations close to Qala:

  • Safra
  • Biljun
  • Palma

Ferry stations close to Qala:

  • Gozo Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Rabat, Malta

Rabat is located at Rabat, Malta and the nearest public transport station is Buzugrilla 2.

Bus stations close to Rabat:

  • Buzugrilla 2
  • Buzugrilla 3
  • Buzugrilla 1

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via FERRY, 41 and X3

To get from Qala to Rabat in Malta, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the FERRY ferry from Gozo Ferry Terminal station to Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 41 bus and finally take the X3 bus from Burmarrad station to Buzugrilla 3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - 4141
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Gozo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gozo Ferry Terminal
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    Ċirkewwa
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cirkewwa 1
    ID 3205
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Valletta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burmarrad
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Ajruport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 3
    ID 1321
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line FERRY, Bus line 42, Bus line X3.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line FERRY, Bus line 41, Bus line X3.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Qala and Rabat in Malta?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Qala to Rabat in Malta?

    The FERRY ferry line goes from Gozo Ferry Terminal station near Qala to Ċirkewwa station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rabat station near Rabat in Malta

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

    The total travel time between Qala and Rabat in Malta by ferry and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Qala to get to Rabat in Malta?

    Get on the FERRY ferry from the Gozo Ferry Terminal station near Qala in Malta.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Qala and Rabat in Malta?

    Get off the ferry at the Rabat stop, which is closest to Rabat in Malta.

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