tallinja Direct

Fast and Convenient Routes Across Malta

For those seeking speed and convenience, Malta Public Transport’s tallinja Direct service offers a quick, limited-stop route across the islands, helping you reach your destination faster. Designed for both residents and visitors, tallinja Direct minimises travel time and allows you to navigate Malta with ease.

Key benefits include:

Faster travel through limited stops

Quick access to popular destinations and landmarks

Ideal for commuters, tourists, and anyone on a tight schedule

Various fare options for flexibility

Overview of tallinja Direct Routes and Schedules

The tallinja Direct routes, available on selected bus lines, provide an efficient travel option with fewer stops. These routes give quicker access to popular landmarks and destinations, making them ideal for anyone aiming to save time. While the service requires an additional fare, it provides a convenient, faster journey—particularly useful during peak hours.

Route	Key Stops
TD2:Airport to St. Julian’s (Circular)	Airport – San Ġwann (Miller) – St. Julian’s (San Ġiljan) – Pembroke (Pembroke Park & Ride 4) – Paceville (Ganado, Paceville, Dragonara) – San Ġiljan (Spinola) – San Ġwann (Miller) – Ħal Luqa (Airport)
TD10: Valletta to Marsaxlokk (Sundays Only)	Valletta A6 – Marsaxlokk (Kavallerizza / Arznell / Xerriex)
TD13: Valletta to Buġibba via St. Julian’s	Valletta A15 – Floriana (Bombi 4) – Msida (Kulleġġ / Qroqq 3) – San Ġwann (Miller) – St. Julian’s (Borġ / Ross / San Ġiljan) – Swieqi (Pembroke Park and Ride 2) – Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq (Ċagħaq) – Qawra (Salini) – Buġibba (Wileġ) – Qawra (Arznel) – Buġibba Bay 1

TD2

Airport to St. Julian’s (Circular)

TD10

Valletta to Marsaxlokk (Sundays Only)

TD13

Valletta to Buġibba via St. Julian’s

Fares

tallinja Direct routes are not included under the free public transport initiative.

Fare options include:

Cash on board: Starting from €3.00

12 Journeys Card: Two journeys per trip

Personalised tallinja Card: €1.50 per journey

Explore Flex Card: Free with all Unlimited bus travel bundles

tallinja Direct provides a quicker journey to key destinations, with flexible fare options to suit different needs. Choose tallinja Direct and make the most of your time on the go.

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