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Taxi
The taxi journey from the airport to either Alcudia or Pollensa takes around 50 minutes and costs upwards of 76€ depending on how many people are in your party.
There are additional charges for transporting bikes and other sporting equipment.
Not all taxis have child seats.
It is often better to organise your taxi transfers before you leave home (a tip for next time).
Palma taxis are not familiar with rural villas outside of their area, so you can end up paying more because of the time taken to locate your accommodation.
Use a taxi company local to where you are staying is the best way to ensure a seamless journey.
Bus & Train
You can get to the north of the island by bus for under 12€ per person.
The number 1 bus from the airport takes you to Plaza España, which is the central public transport hub for Mallorca.
Here, there is an underground bus and train station, along with the Estació Intermodal Metro and Soller train services.
You can catch the tourist bus from here and learn about the historic past of Palma and it’s beautiful buildings.
The island train service runs as far as Sa Pobla in the north and Manacor in the east.
The train stops at Mallorca Fashion Outlet (Festival Park) and Inca for shopping.
Inca is the second largest town on the island, next to Manacor, which is famous for furniture and artificial pearls.
The summer bus timetable runs from 1st May – 31st October, the buses do still run during the winter months, just less frequently, and they do not have the big buses with the luggage storage underneath.
For a complete list of bus timetables please visit www.tib.org the language can be changed on the top right-hand side of the screen.
Click on the 300 section for this part of the island, line number for the journey you require.
The horario (timetable) will be displayed, you can also check the prices.
The following buses travel between Palma and the North East of the island.
Bus Routes
| Route | Line No. | Cost | Journey Time |
| Palma – Alcudia | 351 | 5.90€ | 1 Hour |
| Palma- Pollensa | 340 | 5.30€ | 45 Minutes |
| Palma- Pto Pollensa | 340 | 6.25€ | 1 Hour |
There are also buses which run between Pollensa and Pto Pollensa and Car Pto Pollensa, stopping in Alcudia.
On market days, the buses are busier.
| Route | Line No. | Cost | Journey Time |
| Pto Pollensa-Alcudia | 352 | 1.55€ | 20 minutes |
| Pto Pollensa- Pollensa | 345 | 1.50€ | 15 Minutes |
| Pto Pollensa- Can Picafort | 352 | 2.60€ | 40 Minutes |
The 352 line tends to run every 15 minutes in times at www.tib.org or the timetables displayed at the bus stop.
During the summer months, the buses have luggage compartments underneath.
The bus stops in Puerto Pollensa have been moved again this winter.
At the moment they are still on Calle Roger de Flor behind the church however they will be moving in May to the newly constructed bus depot by the municipal swimming pool.
Due to the continued pedestrianisation of the seafront, the taxi rank by the marina has now been moved to the road adjacent to the church but will also be moved to the new bus/transport depot by the swimming pool.
A new addition to public transport this year is the AeroTib service.
This provides a direct service from the Airport to Alcudia, Playa de Muro and Can Picafort.
The stop is found just as you leave the airport at the PUBLIC BUS arrivals ground floor level.
The line is the A32 and will be clearly labelled as AeroTib.
A ticket from the Airport to Alcudia is 8€.
Do not discount this service if you are staying in Puerto Pollensa, as the buses from Alcudia to Puerto Pollensa are every 15 minutes in the summer.
The timetables vary through the season so check current times at www.tib.org.
Mark Kaye is a travel writer and content creator living in Majorca, Spain. Originally from the UK, Mark moved to the island and quickly fell in love with Majorcan culture, food, and scenic landscapes. When he’s not busy writing detailed guides about Majorca’s top tourist attractions and hidden local gems, you can find him out exploring coastal trails or wandering the streets of Palma’s Old Town in search of his next great restaurant discovery.
