How to travel from Lanzarote to La Palma, Spain

The distance between Lanzarote and La Palma is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lanzarote to La Palma by bus, 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 PalmaLanzarote if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma

Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Trasmediterránea S.A.

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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.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Trasmediterránea S.A.

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lanzarote and La Palma

There are several options for getting from Lanzarote to La Palma by bus, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Lanzarote and La Palma is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Lanzarote and La Palma by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Lanzarote to La Palma is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Lanzarote and La Palma is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lanzarote and La Palma. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lanzarote and La Palma. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 2hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lanzarote and La Palma. The ferry typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice a week.

Naviera Armas S.A. and Trasmediterránea S.A. run the ferry services between Lanzarote and La Palma. Ferries run twice a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lanzarote to La Palma. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Lanzarote to La Palma. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 2hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lanzarote to La Palma is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Lanzarote to La Palma

Compare travel optionsbetween Lanzarote and La Palma

Transport options from Lanzarote to La Palma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2hrs
€155($155)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma
1 day 3h
€95($95)
twice a week538km (334 miles)
Ferry
11h 10m
€200($200)
twice a week531km (330 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