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How to get from Birkirkara to Rabat by bus?

By bus

To get from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta, take the 48 bus from Wied station to Gharusa station. Next, take the X3 bus from Gharusa station to Buzugrilla 3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Wied

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wied
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Bugibba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gharusa
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gharusa
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Ajruport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 3
    ID 1321
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 42 and 51

To get from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta, take the 42 bus from Suq station to Romano station. Next, take the 51 bus from Romano station to Buzugrilla 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Bus - 4242
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Suq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Birkirkara
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Romano
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Romano
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Mtafra
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Buzugrilla 2
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 2
    ID 160
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkirkara to Rabat

The distance between Birkirkara, Malta and Rabat, Malta is approximately 12.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkirkara to Rabat by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Malta – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Birkirkara

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

Bus stations close to Birkirkara:

  • Stazzjon
  • Birkirkara 2
  • Tereza

Ferry stations close to Birkirkara:

  • Sliema Ferry

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

Alternative route by bus via 42 and 51

To get from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta, take the 42 bus from Suq station to Romano station. Next, take the 51 bus from Romano station to Buzugrilla 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Bus - 4242
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Suq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Birkirkara
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Romano
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Romano
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Mtafra
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Buzugrilla 2
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 2
    ID 160
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line X3.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Birkirkara and Rabat in Malta?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta?

    The 48 bus line goes from Wied station near Birkirkara to Bugibba station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bugibba station near Rabat in Malta

  • How long does it take to travel from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta by bus?

    The total travel time between Birkirkara and Rabat in Malta by bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Birkirkara to get to Rabat in Malta?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Wied stop near Birkirkara in Malta.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Birkirkara and Rabat in Malta?

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

  • When is the last bus from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta?

    The last bus from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta is the Ajruport - Bugibba line. It leaves the Wied stop at 00:48.

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