Capital city in South Eastern Region, Malta
Getting around Valletta
How to get around Valletta
Walk the car-light center. Buses from the Valletta terminus reach the whole island, and harbour ferries cross to Sliema and the Three Cities; Bolt and eCabs fill the gaps.
Ways to get around Valletta
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinja buses | €2 for 2 hours (cash); cheaper with a Tallinja card | Hub at the Valletta terminus; slow in traffic |
| Harbour ferries | About €2–3 | Valletta–Sliema and Valletta–Three Cities; scenic and faster than buses |
| Upper Barrakka Lift | About €1 | Lifts between the Grand Harbour and the upper city |
| Bolt / eCabs | About €7–13 for 5 km | App taxis are cheap and fast |
Ride-hailing apps in Valletta
A 5 km ride costs about €7–13 ($7.9–14.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Cheapest and most drivers; airport pickups |
| eCabs | Local app with fixed fares and reliable service |
| Uber | Works in Malta but fewer cars than Bolt |
- App taxis beat white taxis on price; white taxis have fixed rates posted by the island, so ask before boarding.
Arriving in Valletta
Malta International (MLA)
Express bus to the Valletta terminus about €2, 25–35 min; Bolt or eCabs about €15–22; white taxi about €20–25 fixed.
Driving and onward travel
- 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 Valletta?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, eCabs, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Valletta?
Walk the car-light center. Buses from the Valletta terminus reach the whole island, and harbour ferries cross to Sliema and the Three Cities; Bolt and eCabs fill the gaps.
How do I get from the airport to Valletta?
Express bus to the Valletta terminus about €2, 25–35 min; Bolt or eCabs about €15–22; white taxi about €20–25 fixed.
Is Valletta walkable?
Very walkable.
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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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