How to travel from La Palma to Madrid, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Madrid is around 1,872km (1,163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from La Palma to Madrid by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Madrid → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€45($45)
+ 2 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur.
- Duration3 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€410($410)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Madrid.
- Duration2 days
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€600($600)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Madrid
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Madrid by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between La Palma and Madrid is around 1,872km (1,163 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from La Palma and Madrid by plane.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Madrid is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Madrid is to fly which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Madrid. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Madrid. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Palma and Madrid. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and arrive at Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between La Palma and Madrid with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
Ryanair, Iberia and Binter Canarias fly between La Palma and Madrid. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from La Palma to Madrid typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).
The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 La Palma to Madrid. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Madrid is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Madrid
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | €45($45) | every 15 mins | 1,872km (1,163 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days | €300($300) | once a week | 2,296km (1,427 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 5h | €410($410) | once a week | 2,283km (1,419 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 2 days 23h | €305($305) | once a week | 2,333km (1,450 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days | €600($600) | twice a week | 2,149km (1,335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Madrid
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Bus companies
Socibus
Ferry operators
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Airports near Madrid
The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Madrid
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
- Distance
- 265km (165 miles) from Madrid
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 286km (178 miles) from Madrid