- Must visit
St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum
Museum spaces within Malta’s most celebrated baroque cathedral, including artworks and Caravaggio’s masterpiece. One of the island’s most important cultural visits.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sliema to Malta (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 3 miles (6 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (32m by bus vs 18m by car) and save roughly $-1.45 (€-1.19) compared to fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $2 (€2)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Malta Public Transport.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:22PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:32PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:32PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:32PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Malta Public Transport | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
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Buses from Sliema to Malta (Island) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:29, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 3 miles (6 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 3 miles (6 km) |
Average bus duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 32m |
First bus 6:29 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Museum spaces within Malta’s most celebrated baroque cathedral, including artworks and Caravaggio’s masterpiece. One of the island’s most important cultural visits.
Museum inside Fort St Elmo covering Malta’s military history, the Great Siege, and the Second World War. Excellent context for the island’s strategic importance.
Visitor experience for Malta’s extraordinary prehistoric underground necropolis. Advance booking is essential because entry numbers are tightly limited.
Valletta’s main spine, lined with major sights, shops, and civic buildings. Practical and essential for first-time visitors exploring the capital on foot.
Landscaped public gardens with one of Malta’s best Grand Harbour viewpoints. A classic photo stop and one of the island’s most recognizable panoramas.
Walled hilltop city known for silent lanes, honey-colored stone, and cinematic atmosphere. One of Malta’s most memorable walking areas.
Flaky pastries traditionally filled with ricotta or mushy peas. They are one of Malta’s most iconic everyday snacks and a staple from village bars and bakeries.
Traditional rabbit stew or fried rabbit, often served as part of a long communal meal. It is one of the best-known dishes in Maltese culinary culture.
A rich octopus stew cooked with tomatoes, wine, herbs, and garlic. It reflects Malta’s strong maritime food traditions.
Established Valletta restaurant offering a tasting-style menu rooted in Maltese and Mediterranean cooking, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
Well-known traditional Maltese restaurant in Sliema, popular for rabbit, bragioli, and other local classics in a warm historic setting.
Historic Valletta restaurant with a long-standing reputation for seasonal Maltese and Mediterranean dishes, including fish and local specialties.
Costs are moderate by Southern European standards. Tourist zones and summer prices are higher, while local cafes and buses stay fairly affordable.
Service may be included, but often is not. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips for hotel staff are welcome, but tipping is not mandatory.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sliema to Malta (Island) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malta (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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