Night buses in Malta: routes and departure times

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Malta has night routes from Valletta to Kalkara, Dingli and Żurrieq, plus routes from Pembroke and Buġibba. This article lists the routes and departure times.

A Malta Public Transport minibus with its doors open at night

Malta Public Transport runs night routes on some lines. Four routes were added on 5 April 2026, and two older ones were changed. The night routes are part of the free public transport service, and a valid Tallinja Card travels free.

New night routes since 5 April 2026

  • N3, Valletta to Kalkara: leaves Valletta at 22:55 and 23:25, every day.
  • N52, Valletta to Dingli: leaves Valletta at 23:00 and 23:30, every day.
  • N71, Valletta to Żurrieq: leaves Valletta at 23:00 and 23:30 on weekdays, and at 22:45 and 23:15 at weekends.
  • N120, Xgħajra to Pembroke: leaves Pembroke Park and Ride 4 at 23:10 and 00:10, every day.

Changes to older night routes

  • N13: leaves Valletta every 10 minutes from 23:10 to 02:10 on weekdays.
  • N212: leaves Buġibba every 20 minutes between 23:50 and 01:30, every day.

Getting home from Valletta

From 1 November the last harbour ferries leave Valletta at 19:15 and 19:30. After that, a night bus is the cheap way home. The winter ferry timetable has the details.

The times above are departures from the first stop named. Check the Tallinja app or the buses tool before you go, because routes change. The buses guide explains the Tallinja Card.