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

By bus and ferry

To get from Qala to Tarxien 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 X1 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Sptar 3 station to Tarxien station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - X1X1
Bus - 206206
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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Ajuport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sptar 2
    ID 6332
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sptar 3
    ID 1177
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Zejtun
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarxien
    Ride to bus station
    Tarxien
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via FERRY, X1 and 85

To get from Qala to Tarxien 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 X1 bus and finally take the 85 bus from Tigrija station to Tarxien station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - X1X1
Bus - 8585
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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Ajuport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsa Park & Ride 1
    ID 2544
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tigrija
    600 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Marsaxlokk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarxien
    Ride to bus station
    Tarxien
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Qala to Tarxien

The distance between Qala, Malta and Tarxien, Malta is approximately 42.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Qala to Tarxien 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 Tarxien, Malta

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

Bus stations close to Tarxien:

  • Tarxien
  • Duttrina
  • Brittanja

Ferry stations close to Tarxien:

  • Cospicua
  • Valletta
  • Valletta Ferry

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via FERRY, X1 and 85

To get from Qala to Tarxien 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 X1 bus and finally take the 85 bus from Tigrija station to Tarxien station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - X1X1
Bus - 8585
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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Ajuport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marsa Park & Ride 1
    ID 2544
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tigrija
    600 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Marsaxlokk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarxien
    Ride to bus station
    Tarxien
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line FERRY, Bus line X1, Bus line 206.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line FERRY, Bus line X1, Bus line 85.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Qala to Tarxien 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 Tarxien station near Tarxien in Malta

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

    The total travel time between Qala and Tarxien in Malta by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

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

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