Town in Central Region, Malta
Getting around Sliema
How to get around Sliema
Walk the seafront, then use Tallinja buses, Bolt and the Sliema–Valletta ferry. Roads are congested; the ferry is often faster than the bus.
Ways to get around Sliema
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sliema–Valletta ferry | About €2–3 | Every 30 minutes from the Strand, about 10 min |
| Tallinja buses | €2 for 2 hours (cash); cheaper with a Tallinja card | Hub at Sliema Ferries; frequent but slow in traffic |
| Bolt / eCabs | About €7–13 for 5 km | Cheapest and quickest for evenings and airport trips |
| Bicycle / e-scooter | From about €1 | Shared e-scooters along the seafront |
Ride-hailing apps in Sliema
A 5 km ride costs about €7–13 ($7.9–14.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Cheapest and most drivers |
| eCabs | Local app with fixed fares and reliable service |
| Uber | Works in Malta but fewer cars than Bolt |
- App taxis are cheaper than white taxis; at ferry arrivals and nights, rides get busy, so book early.
Arriving in Sliema
Malta International (MLA)
Bolt or eCabs about €18–28, 20–30 min; white taxi about €25–35 fixed; or express bus to Valletta then ferry.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are common, but Malta's roads are congested and drivers aggressive; a valid licence for the vehicle type is required.
- Driving: on the left. Valid foreign licences are accepted for visitors; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Driving is on the left.
- Onward travel in Malta: Buses cover Malta and Gozo but are slow in traffic. Ride-hailing is cheap. Gozo Channel ferries run from Ċirkewwa; fast ferries link Valletta with Gozo and Sicily.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sliema?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, eCabs, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Sliema?
Walk the seafront, then use Tallinja buses, Bolt and the Sliema–Valletta ferry. Roads are congested; the ferry is often faster than the bus.
How do I get from the airport to Sliema?
Bolt or eCabs about €18–28, 20–30 min; white taxi about €25–35 fixed; or express bus to Valletta then ferry.
Is Sliema walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Malta Public Transport
- Gozo Channel
- Virtu Ferries (Malta–Sicily)
- Malta International Airport
- Visit Malta
- Bolt Malta
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