How to travel from Ciudad Real to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Ciudad Real and La Palma is around 1,959km (1,217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Ciudad Real if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Huelva then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€590($590)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Ciudad Real and La Palma is around 1,959km (1,217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,722km (1,070 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ciudad Real and La Palma by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and La Palma is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Real and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ciudad Real and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Ciudad Real to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 2,047km (1,272 miles) |
| Train to Granada, Fly | 6h 10m | €250($250) | twice daily | 2,085km (1,295 miles) |
| Train to Malaga Maria Zambrano, Fly | 6h 45m | €390($390) | 5 times a day | 2,635km (1,637 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 19h | €295($295) | twice a week | 2,069km (1,286 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 12h | €165($165) | once a week | 2,080km (1,292 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 12h | €175($175) | once a week | 2,040km (1,268 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 16h | €590($590) | twice a week | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ciudad Real and La Palma
Airlines
Canaryfly
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Bus companies
Transportes Insular La Palma
Socibus
Train operators
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma