Town in Central Region, Malta
Getting around St. Julian's
How to get around St. Julian's
Walk the promenades and take Tallinja buses or Bolt for the rest. Ferries from nearby Sliema reach Valletta; traffic is heavy on the Msida and Gżira roads.
Ways to get around St. Julian's
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinja buses | €2 for 2 hours (cash); cheaper with a Tallinja card | Frequent to Sliema and Valletta; slow in rush hour |
| Bolt / eCabs | About €7–13 for 5 km | Cheapest at night; also for airport rides |
| Ferry from Sliema | About €2–3 | Short walk or bus to Sliema for the Valletta ferry |
| Bicycle / e-scooter | From about €1 | Shared e-scooters available; traffic is heavy |
Ride-hailing apps in St. Julian's
A 5 km ride costs about €7–13 ($7.9–14.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Cheapest and most drivers, including late at night |
| 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; Paceville gets very busy at closing time, so book early or walk to Spinola Bay.
Arriving in St. Julian's
Malta International (MLA)
No direct express bus; Bolt or eCabs about €18–28, 20–30 min; white taxi about €25–35 fixed; or bus to Valletta then bus.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are common but Malta's roads are crowded and drivers aggressive; a licence valid 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 St. Julian's?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, eCabs, Uber.
What's the best way to get around St. Julian's?
Walk the promenades and take Tallinja buses or Bolt for the rest. Ferries from nearby Sliema reach Valletta; traffic is heavy on the Msida and Gżira roads.
How do I get from the airport to St. Julian's?
No direct express bus; Bolt or eCabs about €18–28, 20–30 min; white taxi about €25–35 fixed; or bus to Valletta then bus.
Is St. Julian's 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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