How to travel from Tenerife to Lanzarote, Spain

The distance between Tenerife and Lanzarote is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tenerife to Lanzarote by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Intercambiador Sta.Cruz then fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Arrecife (ACE) then take the bus to Carretera Tías - San Bartolomé.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Lanzarote Arrecife.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Naviera Armas S.A.

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and Lanzarote

There are several options for getting from Tenerife to Lanzarote by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Tenerife and Lanzarote is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Tenerife and Lanzarote by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Tenerife to Lanzarote is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and Lanzarote is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and Lanzarote. We recommend that you take the bus to Intercambiador Sta.Cruz then fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Arrecife (ACE) then take the bus to Carretera Tías - San Bartolomé. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and Lanzarote. We recommend that you take the bus to Intercambiador Sta.Cruz then fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Arrecife (ACE) then take the bus to Carretera Tías - San Bartolomé. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tenerife and Lanzarote. The ferry typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 6 times a week.

Naviera Armas S.A. and Trasmediterránea S.A. run the ferry services between Tenerife and Lanzarote. Ferries run 6 times a week and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tenerife to Lanzarote. We recommend that you take the bus to Intercambiador Sta.Cruz then fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Arrecife (ACE) then take the bus to Carretera Tías - San Bartolomé. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lanzarote is César Manrique Lanzarote Airport (ACE) (ACE) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Lanzarote. Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) (FUE) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) (LPA) 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 Tenerife to Lanzarote. We recommend that you take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Lanzarote Arrecife. instead which will take 8h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to Lanzarote is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Tenerife to Lanzarote

Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and Lanzarote

Transport options from Tenerife to Lanzarote
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€125($125)
hourly323km (201 miles)
Bus to Intercambiador Sta.Cruz, plane3h 35m
€130($130)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Ferry
8h 60m
€150($150)
6 times a week351km (218 miles)

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Airports near Lanzarote

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

ACE
César Manrique Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Lanzarote
FUE
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Lanzarote
LPA
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Lanzarote