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Port guide: compare transport from Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Arrecife, Spain 35 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Port call at Arrecife (Lanzarote), in Arrecife (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Castillo de San José, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Main port of Lanzarote. Terminal in Arrecife, 2 km from the town centre. Unique volcanic landscapes.

Puerto de Arrecife – Terminal de Cruceros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Castillo de San José
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to the centre of Arrecife
Simplest option Taxi to the centre of Arrecife Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot
  • Bus or taxi to Timanfaya and Jameos del Agua
  • Car hire recommended for visiting the island

Warnings

  • Timanfaya Park 30 km away
  • Hot and windy
  • Little public transport outside Arrecife

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Taxi to the centre of Arrecife

10,00 € - 8 min - Available at the terminal or on call

Direct and fast to the centre

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

35 option(s) shown for Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Taxi to the centre of Arrecife

Charco de San Ginés / centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and fast to the centre

Attention point

More expensive than bus or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to the centre of Arrecife

Charco de San Ginés / centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest solution if the ship is at Muelle de Los Mármoles

Attention point

No guarantee; prices and times vary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; shuttle bus from Los Mármoles to the centre often useful

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | WhatsInPort Arrecife: https://www.whatsinport.com/Arrecife-Lanzarote.htm | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Playa del Reducto

Playa del Reducto

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the main urban beach

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical with beach gear or children

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Lanzarote Airport

Lanzarote Airport / ACE

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : Lanzarote Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/lanzarote.html | Rome2Rio Airport to Arrecife Port: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Lanzarote-Airport-ACE/Arrecife-Port | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Costa Teguise

Costa Teguise

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to beach and nearby resort

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for beaches or walks without waiting for the bus

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Fundación César Manrique

Fundación César Manrique / Tahíche

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a major cultural site near Arrecife

Attention point

Return to be organised if visit is long

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return or ask for waiting time depending on length of visit

Source : Fundación César Manrique: https://fcmanrique.org/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to Castillo de San José

Castillo de San José / MIAC

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cultural site near the Muelle de Los Mármoles

Attention point

Opening times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a realistic option if the ship is in the Muelle de Los Mármoles.

Source : Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/

Walk to Marina Lanzarote

Marina Lanzarote

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A short walk to the marina, cafés and seafront

Attention point

Less direct in hot weather or with reduced mobility

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good first step towards the centre of Arrecife

Source : Marina Lanzarote: https://www.marinalanzarote.com/ | Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/

Bus line 03 to the centre of Arrecife

Calle Real / centre of Arrecife

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the city centre

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to platform of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Spain.info mentions line 03 for the port of Arrecife

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/

Bus to Estación de Guaguas

Estación de Guaguas de Arrecife

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to connect to Lanzarote's intercity lines

Attention point

Not very touristy in itself

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for connections to Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Teguise or Playa Blanca

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote Buses: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/buses/

Bus to Lanzarote Airport

Lanzarote Airport / ACE

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective connection to Lanzarote airport

Attention point

Need to check stop and timetable depending on line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rome2Rio indicates an IntercityBus link between the airport and the port/Arrecife

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Lanzarote Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/lanzarote.html

Bus to Costa Teguise

Costa Teguise

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,70 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Budget option to nearby seaside resort

Attention point

Return timetable to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; realistic destination for beach and promenade from Arrecife

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

VTC to the centre of Arrecife

Charco de San Ginés / centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Uncompetitive short-haul pricing

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Lanzarote Airport

Lanzarote Airport / ACE

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Lanzarote Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/lanzarote.html | Rome2Rio Airport to Arrecife Port: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Lanzarote-Airport-ACE/Arrecife-Port | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Teguise

Teguise

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the old capital and market

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return if independent visit

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to beaches and tourist promenade

Attention point

Return to be organised if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare or pick-up point

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Teguise

Teguise

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised excursion to the old capital and market

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion corresponds to the market day

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to tourist resort with price

Attention point

Return to be organised according to availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if short stopover

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Walk to Charco de San Ginés

Charco de San Ginés

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Picturesque district in the heart of Arrecife

Attention point

Quite a long distance from Los Mármoles

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; if the ship docks in Puerto Naos, the walk is shorter.

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Walk to Calle Real

Calle Real / centre of Arrecife

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Main shopping street within walking distance for good walkers

Attention point

Significant distance from the cruise pier

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow for heat, wind and return time

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Bus to Fundación César Manrique

Fundación César Manrique / Tahíche

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,70 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Frequency according to routes to Tahíche
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cost-effective access to a major cultural site close to Arrecife

Attention point

Stop and final run to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; itinerary to be checked according to line and timetable of the day

Source : Fundación César Manrique: https://fcmanrique.org/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/

Bus to Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,20 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to tourist resort and beaches

Attention point

Longer journey and safer return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before leaving Arrecife

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Bus to Teguise

Teguise

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,20 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency according to timetable IntercityBus
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to the historic capital of Lanzarote

Attention point

Variable frequency depending on day and time

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check timetables, especially on Sunday market days

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Shuttle excursion to Jardín de Cactus

Jardín de Cactus

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to an easy-to-visit César Manrique site

Attention point

Free time varies according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion combines the Cactus Garden and Jameos del Agua

Source : Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Jameos del Agua

Jameos del Agua

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to a major site on Lanzarote without a group excursion

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and waiting time

Source : Jameos del Agua: https://cactlanzarote.com/en/centre/jameos-del-agua/ | Turismo Lanzarote Jameos: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/sightseeing/cact-lanzarote/jameos-del-agua/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Jameos del Agua

Jameos del Agua

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to an emblematic César Manrique site

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes Cueva de los Verdes or Mirador del Río

Source : Jameos del Agua: https://cactlanzarote.com/en/centre/jameos-del-agua/ | Turismo Lanzarote Jameos: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/sightseeing/cact-lanzarote/jameos-del-agua/ | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Jameos del Agua

Jameos del Agua

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Jameos del Agua with organised return possible

Attention point

More expensive than a shared taxi or excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Jameos del Agua: https://cactlanzarote.com/en/centre/jameos-del-agua/ | Turismo Lanzarote Jameos: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/sightseeing/cact-lanzarote/jameos-del-agua/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to southern resort and ferries to Fuerteventura

Attention point

Long journey and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only if there is a long stopover

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to Playa del Reducto

Playa del Reducto

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the main urban beach without transport

Attention point

Long distance from Los Mármoles

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer taxi, bus or shuttle if time is limited

Source : Spain.info Puerto de Arrecife: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/arrecife-port/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Bus to Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,50 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to IntercityBus
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Public option to the south of Lanzarote

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before heading south

Source : IntercityBus Lanzarote: https://arrecifebus.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/

Shuttle excursion to Mirador del Río

Mirador del Río

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a panoramic view of La Graciosa

Attention point

Long journey and variable weather visibility

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes a photo stop and guaranteed return.

Source : Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Órzola

Órzola / La Graciosa ferry

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to the ferry departure for La Graciosa

Attention point

Long journey and dependence on ferry timetables

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return ferry and return margin to ship

Source : Líneas Romero: https://www.lineasromero.com/ | Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Timanfaya

Timanfaya National Park

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to Lanzarote's major volcanic site

Attention point

Imposed timetables and regulated volcanic route

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer an excursion with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Timanfaya

Timanfaya National Park

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to the Volcanic National Park

Attention point

Long journey and regulated visit; return to be secured

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked with a large return margin

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Timanfaya

Timanfaya National Park

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Flexible private transfer to the Volcano Park

Attention point

High cost and return to be secured

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with large margin

Source : Turismo Lanzarote: https://turismolanzarote.com/en/ | Centros Turísticos Lanzarote: https://cactlanzarote.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.