How to get from Lija to Rabat by bus?

From Lija to Rabat by bus

To get from Lija to Rabat in Malta, take the 48 bus from Portelli 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 30 min.

30min
Bus - 4848
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Portelli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lija
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Bugibba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gharusa
    14 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lija to Rabat by bus via 42 and X3

To get from Lija to Rabat in Malta, take the 42 bus from Portelli 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 35 min.

35min
Bus - 4242
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Portelli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lija
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Cirkewwa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gharusa
    14 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lija to Rabat

The distance between Lija, Malta and Rabat, Malta is approximately 10.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lija 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 Lija

Lija is located at Lija, Malta and the nearest public transport station is Technopark 4.

Bus stations close to Lija:

  • Technopark 4
  • Technopark 3
  • Lija

Public transport stations close to Rabat, Malta

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

Bus stations close to Rabat:

  • Qasgha
  • Salvja
  • Palma

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lija to Rabat by bus via 42 and X3

To get from Lija to Rabat in Malta, take the 42 bus from Portelli 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 35 min.

35min
Bus - 4242
Bus - X3X3
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Portelli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lija
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Cirkewwa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gharusa
    14 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
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Lija to Rabat?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line X3.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line X3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lija and Rabat in Malta by bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 48 bus from the Bugibba stop near Lija in Malta.

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

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