The average bus between Sliema and Balzan takes 30 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Sliema to Balzan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Sliema and Balzan. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sliema is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Balzan at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sliema to Balzan. However, there are services departing from Sliema station and arriving at Balzan station via Kullegg, L-Imsida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Sliema to Balzan bus services, operated by Malta Public Transport, depart from Bouverie, Tas-Sliema station.
Sliema to Balzan bus services, operated by Malta Public Transport, arrive at Piu, Birkirkara station.
The distance between Sliema and Balzan is 4.9 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie, Tas-Sliema to Piu, Birkirkara via Kullegg, L-Imsida in around 32 min.