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Port guide: compare transport from Valletta (Malte)

La Valette, Malta 17 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Valletta (Malte)

Port call at Valletta (Malte), in La Valette (Malta). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Barrakka lift, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal at the foot of the Valletta citadel. The UNESCO-listed historic centre is a 10-minute walk away by lift or stairs.

Malta Cruise Port – Valletta Waterfront
Cheapest option Free Walk to Barrakka lift
Fastest option 5 min Barrakka lift to upper town
Simplest option Walk to Barrakka lift Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Free lift from the Waterfront to Valletta
  • Malta Public Transport buses available
  • Small capital

Warnings

  • Intense heat in summer
  • Many steps in the old town
  • Few taxis available

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Barrakka lift

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Easy access from the terminal to the upper town lift

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

17 option(s) shown for Valletta (Malte)

Walk to Barrakka lift

Barrakka Lift / Upper Barrakka access

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access from the terminal to the upper town lift

Attention point

You then have to pay for the lift or go up on foot

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the most practical option for quickly reaching the Upper Town from Valletta Waterfront

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; Transport Malta;

Barrakka lift to upper town

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 1,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Frequent, depending on opening times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way to get from the waterfront to Valletta

Attention point

Only serves the upper town, not the outer districts

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; lift links Lascaris Wharf / waterfront to Upper Barrakka Gardens

Source : Transport Malta; Valletta Cruise Port;

Taxi to St John's Co-Cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast if mobility is reduced or heat is intense

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily or use the lift

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for PRM, heat or tight timing

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm fare or request meter before departure

Source : Malta International Airport; Valletta Cruise Port;

Walk to Upper Barrakka Gardens

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Beautiful panoramic view of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities

Attention point

Ascent from the waterfront if you do not use the lift

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use the Barrakka Lift if you want to avoid the climb

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; Transport Malta;

Walk to St John's Co-Cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

One of Valletta's most important sites, accessible on foot from the port

Attention point

Ascent from the port and busy streets

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; plan to climb up to the historic centre or use the Barrakka lift before continuing.

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; ; Visit Malta

Walk to City Gate / entrance to Valletta

City Gate / Valletta's main entrance

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the main entrance to the walled town

Attention point

Gradual ascent from the cruise terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option for reaching Republic Street, bus terminus or Triton Fountain

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; ; Visit Malta

Ferry to Trois Cités / Cospicua

Cospicua / Three Cities Ferry

Ferry Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on weather and ferry timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the Trois Cités quickly from Valletta

Attention point

Need to get to the appropriate ferry departure point

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for visiting Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua without a taxi

Source : Valletta Ferry Services; Visit Malta;

Ferry to Sliema

Sliema Ferry Terminal

Ferry Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on weather and ferry timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very practical for getting to Sliema, with a beautiful harbour crossing

Attention point

Need to get to the ferry departure point on the Valletta side

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the Valletta - Sliema ferry from the upper town or the seafront.

Source : Valletta Ferry Services; Visit Malta;

Bus to Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on airport route
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to the airport

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi and requires the appropriate stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the bus terminus or airport stop then take the line to MLA.

Source : Malta Public Transport; Malta International Airport;

VTC to Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price displayed in the application and route followed

Attention point

Variable availability at peak times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; place the pick-up point at the authorised terminal exit

Source : Bolt; Uber; Malta International Airport

Taxi to Mdina

Mdina Gate / former capital

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Mdina without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; Visit Malta;

Taxi to Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to the fishing village without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return timetable, especially on market Sundays

Source : Valletta Cruise Port; Visit Malta;

VTC to Mdina

Mdina Gate / former capital

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of day and cruise crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Bolt; Uber;

Taxi to Blue Grotto / Wied iż-Żurrieq

Blue Grotto / Wied iż-Żurrieq

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct for a panoramic excursion outside the city

Attention point

Depends on the weather if boat trip on site

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm prices, waiting times and weather before departure

Source : Visit Malta; ; services taxi locaux

Bus to Mdina / Rabat

Mdina Gate / former capital

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Malta Public Transport timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical excursion to Mdina from Valletta

Attention point

Need to get to the La Valette bus terminus or the appropriate stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Valletta Bus Terminus then bus to Rabat / Mdina

Source : Malta Public Transport; Visit Malta;

Bus to Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on route and season
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Low-cost option to reach the fishing village and market

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi; return times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the Valletta bus terminus then bus to Marsaxlokk

Source : Malta Public Transport; Visit Malta;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.