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Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and PacevilleorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches the Valletta bus terminus outside City Gate, by the Triton Fountain — bay B1, where the TD4 sets down, with the whole walled city on foot from there; the Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and Paceville does not. Runs north to St Julian's, Paceville and Pembroke and never enters Valletta. The direct bus if you are staying there; take the TD4 for the city.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 15 min against 24 min. The Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and Paceville varies between 18 and 43 minutes.

Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and Paceville: 05:00–00:30. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAirport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and PacevillePre-booked private transferDifference
1€3€22€19
2€6€22€16
3€9€22€13
4€12€22€10
5€15€34€19
6€18€34€16
7€21€34€13
8€24€34€10

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
TD2 · Malta Public Transport (tallinja)Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and Paceville
From
The "Airport 1A" stop at the bus terminal outside arrivals
To
San Ġiljan in 18 to 28 minutes, then Pembroke Park & Ride, Paceville (Ganado, Paceville and Dragonara stops) and Spinola Bay, before it loops back to the airport
Luggage
An Airport Direct bus: "ample luggage space", by the operator.
Runs
05:00–00:30
Journey
18–43 min

A circular route: it serves St Julian's first and Spinola last, so the stop you want decides the time — 18 to 28 minutes to San Ġiljan, up to 43 to Spinola.

Last bus 00:30 from the airport, first 05:00. The TD3 covers St Julian's a quarter of an hour later, to 00:45.

The taxi table is EUR 21 to St Julian's and EUR 20 to Paceville for up to five.

Airport Direct TD2 to St Julian's and Paceville: price for every party size

See Airport Direct fares from Malta Public Transport
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
12–20 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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