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Port guide: compare transport from Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain 37 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Las Palmas

Port call at Las Palmas, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Parque Santa Catalina, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Capital of Gran Canaria. Terminal in the port of Las Palmas, 2 km from the city centre (Triana).

Puerto de Las Palmas – Terminal de Cruceros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Parque Santa Catalina
Fastest option 5 min Walk to Parque Santa Catalina
Simplest option Walk to Parque Santa Catalina Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Bus Guaguas to centre
  • Taxis available
  • Las Canteras beach 30 min walk away

Warnings

  • Maspalomas dunes 1 hour's drive away
  • Moderate heat all year round
  • Frequent winds

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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 Walk to Parque Santa Catalina

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Immediate access to the lively Santa Catalina district

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

Transport options

37 option(s) shown for Las Palmas

Walk to Parque Santa Catalina

Parque Santa Catalina

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Immediate access to the lively Santa Catalina district

Attention point

Of little interest if the objective is Vegueta or the interior of the island

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority option for fast terminal exit

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Walk to Centro Comercial El Muelle

Centro Comercial El Muelle

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Shopping centre directly next to the terminal

Attention point

Less authentic than a visit to Vegueta or Las Canteras

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; handy for quick purchases, toilets, cafés or inclement weather

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Centro Comercial El Muelle: https://www.ccelmuelle.es/

Walk to Poema del Mar Aquarium

Poema del Mar Aquarium

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Family visit very close to the terminal

Attention point

Opening times and entrance fees to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very practical option with children or limited time

Source : Poema del Mar: https://www.poema-del-mar.com/ | Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/

Walk to Intercambiador Santa Catalina

Intercambiador Santa Catalina

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to Global and city buses

Attention point

Not a tourist visit in itself

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful point for airport, Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogán and other routes

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/

Walk to Playa de Las Canteras

Playa de Las Canteras

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large urban beach within easy reach of the terminal

Attention point

Can be very busy in season and at weekends

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; excellent beach and promenade option close to the port

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Walk to Mercado del Puerto

Mercado del Puerto

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to a lively market near Las Canteras

Attention point

Hours and atmosphere vary according to the time of day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for tapas, markets and city walks

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Global bus to San Telmo

Estación San Telmo

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Global / Guaguas
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Convenient connection to island buses and the southern city centre

Attention point

Little tourism on its own

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful connection point for Vegueta, Triana and intercity buses

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/

Shuttle cruise to Parque Santa Catalina

Parque Santa Catalina

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and berth
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if the ship is at a quay a long way from the terminal

Attention point

Not necessary if disembarking directly at Santa Catalina

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board for short shuttle service to Santa Catalina

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Global Ports Holding Las Palmas: https://www.globalportsholding.com/our-ports/las-palmas-cruise-port/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Playa de Las Canteras

Playa de Las Canteras

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast to the beach if mobility is reduced or it is very hot

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to San Telmo

Estación San Telmo

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

Direct to bus station and old town

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage or long-distance connection

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Vegueta

Vegueta / Catedral de Santa Ana

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Straight to the old town without waiting for the bus

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if you want to save time or start your visit at Casa de Colón

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism Vegueta route: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/cruise-excursions/gran-canaria/historic-route-from-the-port-of-las-palmas-to-triana-and-vegueta/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Gran Canaria Airport

Gran Canaria Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than the Global bus

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Gran Canaria Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/gran-canaria.html | Global Airport Information: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/touristic-information/airport/ | services taxi locaux

City bus to Triana

Calle Triana / San Telmo

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Guaguas Municipales
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective access to the historic shopping street and old town centre

Attention point

Can be busy at peak times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with Vegueta and Casa de Colón

Source : Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

City bus to Vegueta

Vegueta / Catedral de Santa Ana

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Guaguas Municipales
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option to visit the historic old town

Attention point

Longer journey than taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for visiting Vegueta, Casa de Colón and Triana

Source : Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism Vegueta route: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/cruise-excursions/gran-canaria/historic-route-from-the-port-of-las-palmas-to-triana-and-vegueta/

City bus to Auditorio Alfredo Kraus

Auditorio Alfredo Kraus

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Guaguas Municipales
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical access to the southern end of Las Canteras and the Las Arenas shopping centre

Attention point

Lower priority if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for beach, walking or shopping

Source : Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/ | Auditorio Alfredo Kraus: https://www.auditorio-alfredokraus.com/

Global bus to Gran Canaria Airport

Gran Canaria Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,95 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency; departures indicated every hour at :15 and :45 according to Global
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct and economical public connection to the airport

Attention point

Depends on Global timetable and traffic GC-1

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Global indicates lines 60 and 91 from Santa Catalina to the airport

Source : Global Airport Information: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/touristic-information/airport/ | Gran Canaria Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/gran-canaria.html

VTC to Vegueta

Vegueta / Catedral de Santa Ana

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Dynamic prices possible depending on ship arrival

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if several passengers wish to visit Vegueta directly

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism Vegueta route: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/cruise-excursions/gran-canaria/historic-route-from-the-port-of-las-palmas-to-triana-and-vegueta/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Shuttle cruise to Vegueta

Vegueta / Catedral de Santa Ana

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised solution to the Old Town and Triana

Attention point

Imposed timetables according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check drop-off point and last return journey

Source : Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | Gran Canaria Tourism Vegueta route: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/cruise-excursions/gran-canaria/historic-route-from-the-port-of-las-palmas-to-triana-and-vegueta/ | compagnies de croisière

Tourist bus to Vegueta and Santa Catalina

Vegueta / tourist route

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Passage approximately every 30 minutes depending on the tourist offer
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to see several tourist attractions without organising the lines

Attention point

More expensive than a conventional city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the tourist route passes through Santa Catalina, Vegueta and Pueblo Canario

Source : Hello Canary Islands Cruise Route: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/cruise-excursions/gran-canaria/historic-route-from-the-port-of-las-palmas-to-triana-and-vegueta/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Taxi to Jardín Canario

Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a beautiful botanical garden without connection

Attention point

Return to be organised if visit is long

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return availability or book round trip

Source : Jardín Canario: https://www.jardincanario.org/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Bandama

Bandama caldera

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 a nearby volcanic panorama

Attention point

Return to be organised if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or negotiate wait/return before departure

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Gran Canaria Airport

Gran Canaria Airport

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

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Higher cost than the Global bus

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Gran Canaria Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/gran-canaria.html | Global Airport Information: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/touristic-information/airport/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Teror

Teror

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a historic village with no connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Global

Source : Trajet A-B direct; confirmer prix aller-retour et heure de reprise

VTC to Teror

Teror

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Teror with price

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Global bus to Teror

Teror

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Frequency according to timetable Global
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to a historic inland village

Attention point

Schedules and possible connections to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good excursion if return compatible with stopover

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Shuttle excursion to Bandama

Bandama caldera

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

Organised excursion to a nearby volcanic panorama

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes a stop at the crater or a panoramic route

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Teror

Teror

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a historic village emblematic of Gran Canaria

Attention point

Imposed timetables and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check time on site and return to ship

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Maspalomas

Faro de Maspalomas

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to the dunes and the southern seaside resort

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm round-trip price and return margin before departure

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Maspalomas

Faro de Maspalomas

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the south with return possible

Attention point

High cost and long journey times

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

City bus to Jardín Canario

Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency according to urban lines and connections
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

A cost-effective option for a large botanical garden

Attention point

Correspondence or final step possible

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check exact route and return before setting off

Source : Guaguas Municipales: https://www.guaguas.com/ | Jardín Canario: https://www.jardincanario.org/

Global bus to Agaete / Puerto de las Nieves

Puerto de las Nieves / Agaete

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Frequency according to timetable Global
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Excursion to the north-west and the seaside village of Agaete

Attention point

Return schedules must be secured

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check line 103 and return before leaving Las Palmas

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Global bus to Maspalomas

Faro de Maspalomas

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,80 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to schedule Global
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Economical option to the dunes, beach and southern tourist resort

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Shuttle excursion to Agaete

Puerto de las Nieves / Agaete

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to the north-west coast and volcanic landscapes

Attention point

Long journey and imposed timetables

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check free time and guaranteed return to ship

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Maspalomas

Faro de Maspalomas

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 the southern dunes and beach

Attention point

Long journey and limited free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable if return to ship guaranteed

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Puerto de Mogán

Puerto de Mogán

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to a well-known tourist resort

Attention point

Long journey and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and safe return.

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Roque Nublo

Roque Nublo

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to an emblematic natural site on Gran Canaria

Attention point

Long mountain route, variable weather and walking possible on site

Accessibility : Acceptable

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

Source : Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/ | Las Palmas Cruise Port: https://laspalmascruiseport.com/ | services taxi locaux

Global bus to Puerto de Mogán

Puerto de Mogán

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,75 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Frequency according to timetable Global line 91
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Allows you to reach a popular coastal resort without a car

Attention point

Very long journey for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Global indicates route 91 Santa Catalina - Puerto de Mogán

Source : Global Routes and Timetables: https://guaguasglobal.com/en/routes-timetables/ | Gran Canaria Tourism: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.