Island in Balearic Islands, Spain
Getting around Mallorca
How to get around Mallorca
Buses (TIB) link Palma to main towns, and a train runs to Inca and Sa Pobla, but a car is much easier for coves and mountain villages.
Ways to get around Mallorca
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TIB buses | About 2–5 EUR depending on distance | Island network from Palma; cheaper with a rechargeable card |
| Train (SFM) | About 2–4 EUR | Palma to Inca, Sa Pobla and Manacor |
| Sóller tram and vintage train | Tram about 7 EUR; train about 30 EUR return | Scenic trips; tourist rather than commuter transport |
| Hire car | About 30–90 EUR a day | Best for beaches; book early in summer |
Ride-hailing apps in Mallorca
A 5 km ride costs about €10–18 ($11–20).
- Taxis are metered and available at ranks; outside Palma book ahead or use hotel contacts. Villages have few cars at night.
Arriving in Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (PMI)
EMT bus A1 about 5 EUR, 20–25 min to Plaça d'Espanya; taxi about 20–30 EUR to Palma center; TIB buses to resorts, 1–1.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in tourist areas; a motorcycle licence is required and mountain roads need care. Many riders are injured each summer.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mallorca?
Yes. Apps that work here: FREENOW, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Mallorca?
Buses (TIB) link Palma to main towns, and a train runs to Inca and Sa Pobla, but a car is much easier for coves and mountain villages.
How do I get from the airport to Mallorca?
EMT bus A1 about 5 EUR, 20–25 min to Plaça d'Espanya; taxi about 20–30 EUR to Palma center; TIB buses to resorts, 1–1.5 h.
Is Mallorca walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Renfe
- Iryo
- ALSA
- TIB Mallorca (public transport)
- Palma Airport (Aena)
- Illes Balears tourism
- Ibsalut (Balearic health service)
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.