The network covers both main islands
Malta Public Transport describes its national bus service as operating across the Maltese islands.
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Malta Bus System: Routes, Timetables and Fares
Malta Public Transport operates the national bus service across Malta and Gozo. For a practical journey, use the operator's route planner, timetable and service updates on the day; route numbers, stop arrangements and fares can change, so this guide does not copy a static timetable.
Last checked: 15 August 2026. Rules, services, prices and timetables can change; confirm the relevant official source before acting.
Plan a bus trip in Malta
- Search the official route planner using your actual origin, destination and travel time.
- Open the relevant route page and any current service updates before leaving.
- Check the current fare and ticket method on the official fares page.
- Leave time for a diversion, a missed connection or a busy boarding point.
What to know before you act
Service updates matter
Road works, events and operational changes can affect stops and journeys after a timetable is published.
Fares are time-sensitive
Use the operator's current fare page before travelling; do not rely on a price in an old article.
Official sources to check
These links are the source of truth for current procedures, eligibility, amounts, deadlines and service changes.
- Malta Public Transport: Routes and Timetables
Official journey, route and service-update information. - Malta Public Transport: Fares and Tickets
Official current fares, tickets and travel-card information.
Freshness policy: Check the route, stop and fare on the day you travel; refresh again after a service-alert notification.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Malta bus routes and timetables?
Use Malta Public Transport's route and timetable pages, then check current service updates.
Do buses run in Gozo too?
Malta Public Transport operates the national bus service across Malta and Gozo; plan the specific journey on its official tool.
How much is a Malta bus ticket?
Check the official fares page for the current ticket, card and eligibility conditions.