How to get from Balluta to Rabat by bus?

By bus

To get from Balluta to Rabat in Malta, take the 16 bus from Balluta station to Marina station. Next, take the 56 bus from Marina station to Buzugrilla 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 5656
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Balluta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balluta
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marina
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marina
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Dingli
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 1
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 22 and 56

To get from Balluta to Rabat in Malta, take the 22 bus from Mrabat station to Marina station. Next, take the 56 bus from Marina station to Buzugrilla 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 5656
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Mrabat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mrabat
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marina
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marina
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Dingli
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 1
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balluta to Rabat

The distance between Balluta, Malta and Rabat, Malta is approximately 20.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balluta 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 Balluta

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

Bus stations close to Balluta:

  • Mrabat
  • Exiles
  • Romero

Ferry stations close to Balluta:

  • 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 22 and 56

To get from Balluta to Rabat in Malta, take the 22 bus from Mrabat station to Marina station. Next, take the 56 bus from Marina station to Buzugrilla 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 5656
Walk to Rabat
Leaves from Mrabat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mrabat
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Valletta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marina
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marina
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Dingli
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buzugrilla 1
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rabat
    Walk to
    Rabat
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balluta and Rabat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balluta to Rabat?

    The 16 bus line goes from Balluta station near Balluta in San Ġiljan to Valletta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rabat station near Rabat in Malta.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balluta to Rabat by bus?

    The total travel time between Balluta in San Ġiljan and Rabat in Malta by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balluta to get to Rabat?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Balluta stop near Balluta in San Ġiljan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balluta and Rabat?

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

  • When is the last bus from Balluta to Rabat?

    The last bus from Balluta in San Ġiljan to Rabat in Malta is the Rabat - Sliema line. It leaves the Balluta stop at 00:34.

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