How to travel from Cádiz to La Palma, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and La Palma is around 1,576km (979 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cádiz to La Palma by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La PalmaCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Jerez (XRY) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated byIberia+ 3 others

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

Trasmediterránea S.A.

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and La Palma

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to La Palma by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €240 ($240) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Cádiz and La Palma is around 1,576km (979 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,391km (864 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Cádiz and La Palma by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and La Palma is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €240 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cádiz and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cádiz and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Cádiz and La Palma. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice a week.

Trasmediterránea S.A. and Naviera Armas S.A. run the ferry services between Cádiz and La Palma. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cádiz and La Palma. Flights depart from Jerez (XRY) and arrive at Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Cádiz to La Palma. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cádiz to La Palma typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Jerez (XRY) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).

The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cádiz to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

How do I get from Cádiz to La Palma

Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and La Palma

Transport options from Cádiz to La Palma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 55m
€305($305)
once daily2,370km (1,473 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,701km (1,057 miles)
Plane and Ferry7h 15m
€405($405)
twice a week1,576km (979 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 15h
€360($360)
twice a week1,618km (1,005 miles)
Ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma2 days 8h
€240($240)
once a week1,612km (1,002 miles)

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Airports near La Palma

The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SPC
La Palma Airport (SPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from La Palma
TFS
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from La Palma
TFN
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from La Palma