How to get from Birkirkara to Rabat by bus?

From Birkirkara to Rabat by bus

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 41 min.

41min
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
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Birkirkara to Rabat by bus via 181 and 51

To get from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta, take the 181 bus from Wied station to Saqqajja station. Next, take the 51 bus from Saqqajja station to Buzugrilla 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 181181
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Wied

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wied
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Dingli
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saqqajja
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saqqajja
    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
    8 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 11.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 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 Wied.

Bus stations close to Birkirkara:

  • Wied
  • Stazzjon
  • Mannarinu

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 Palma.

Bus stations close to Rabat:

  • Palma
  • Buzugrilla 1
  • Buzugrilla 3

Related Routes

Alternative route from Birkirkara to Rabat by bus via 181 and 51

To get from Birkirkara to Rabat in Malta, take the 181 bus from Wied station to Saqqajja station. Next, take the 51 bus from Saqqajja station to Buzugrilla 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 181181
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Wied

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wied
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Dingli
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saqqajja
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saqqajja
    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
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 181, 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 41 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Valletta station near Birkirkara to Romano station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Romano 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 41 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Valletta 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 Romano stop, which is closest to Rabat in Malta.