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There are 2 ways to get from Gozo to Mdina by car ferry, bus, or car

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Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Gozo to Cirkewwa
2. Take the bus from Cirkewwa to Rabat 4, Ir-RabatTd1
1h 21m
€8
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Gozo to Cirkewwa
2. Drive from Cirkewwa to Mdina
56 min
€8–9

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Map of how to get from Gozo to Mdina.

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Distance: 35.2 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Gozo, Malta and Mdina, Malta?

There is no direct connection from Gozo to Mdina. However, you can take the car ferry to Cirkewwa, walk to Cirkewwa, then take the bus to Rabat 4, Ir-Rabat. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Victoria to Mdina via Gozo and Cirkewwa in around 56 min.

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