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.
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 Palma → Lanzarote if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Las Vistas then fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
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Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 2hrs | €155($155) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma | 1 day 3h | €95($95) | twice a week | 538km (334 miles) |
Ferry | 11h 10m | €200($200) | twice a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
IC Bus Lanzarote
Binter Canarias
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.