How to get around Palma
The old town and nearby barrios are walkable; EMT buses cover the rest, and a metro line and train reach the university and Inca.
Ways to get around Palma
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| EMT Palma buses | About 1.50–2 EUR | City routes; airport bus A1 runs to the center |
| Metro Palma (M1) | About 1.50–2 EUR | Single line from Plaça d'Espanya to the university |
| Taxi | Short trip about 6–12 EUR | Metered; ranks at the port, station and plazas |
| Bicycle | About 10–20 EUR a day | Flat seafront; many bike lanes |
Ride-hailing apps in Palma
A 5 km ride costs about €8–15 ($9.0–16.9).
- Metered taxis are available at ranks and the airport. Late nights can be slow; book ahead if you can.
Arriving in Palma
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 the center; airport buses reach other resorts.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable, but traffic and tight parking make it fiddly; a motorcycle licence is required.
- 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 Palma?
Yes. Apps that work here: FREENOW, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Palma?
The old town and nearby barrios are walkable; EMT buses cover the rest, and a metro line and train reach the university and Inca.
How do I get from the airport to Palma?
EMT bus A1 about 5 EUR, 20–25 min to Plaça d'Espanya; taxi about 20–30 EUR to the center; airport buses reach other resorts.
Is Palma walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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