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Port guide: compare transport from Palma de Majorque

Palma, Spain 21 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Palma de Majorque

Port call at Palma de Majorque, in Palma (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Porto Pi Centre, is free, and the fastest takes around 10 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Terminal located 2.5 km from the historic centre of Palma. Busy port, with several quays. The south quay means a much longer walk to the city centre.

Moll de Ponent / Estació Marítima
Cheapest option Free Walk to Porto Pi Centre
Fastest option 10 min Taxi to Castell de Bellver
Simplest option Walk to Porto Pi Centre Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • EMT bus from the port
  • 30-45 min walk to the cathedral
  • Cabify VTC available

Warnings

  • Several separate terminals depending on the ship
  • Overcrowding in summer
  • Extreme heat

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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 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Porto Pi Centre

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Very close to the cruise terminal and convenient for shopping and services

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

Transport options

21 option(s) shown for Palma de Majorque

Walk to Porto Pi Centre

Porto Pi Centre / shopping area

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

Very close to the cruise terminal and convenient for shopping and services

Attention point

Limited tourist interest compared to the historic centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a short, simple option if you want to stay close to the port

Source : Ports de Balears; EMT Palma;

Taxi to Castell de Bellver

Castell de Bellver

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 route to the castle without a long climb

Attention point

Not very economical if you just want to stay close to the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for avoiding the walk up to Bellver

Source : Visit Palma; ; services taxi locaux

Cruise shuttle to city centre

La Seu Cathedral / historic centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simplest solution if proposed by the company

Attention point

No guarantee; rates, times and drop-offs vary according to vessel

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if there is a shuttle service to the cathedral or the centre.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Ports de Balears;

Taxi to La Seu Cathedral

La Seu Cathedral / historic centre

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

Direct and practical access to the historic centre

Attention point

More expensive than bus or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for a fare estimate or check the meter before departure

Source : Ports de Balears; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Palma airport

Palma de Mallorca airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 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 a margin depending on traffic and ask for the meter or estimated fare

Source : AENA; EMT Palma; services taxi locaux

Walk to Passeig Marítim

Passeig Marítim / seafront

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pleasant walk along the seafront

Attention point

Longer distance if the target is the cathedral or the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; follow the seafront towards Palma, pleasant if you have time

Source : Ports de Balears; ; Visit Palma

EMT bus line 1 to the historic centre

La Seu Cathedral / historic centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Approximately every 15 to 30 minutes depending on EMT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the old town without a long walk

Attention point

Can be loaded on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; take line 1 from Port - Estació Marítima towards the centre then walk towards La Seu

Source : EMT Palma; Ports de Balears;

EMT bus line 1 to Plaça d'Espanya

Plaça d'Espanya / Estació Intermodal

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Approximately every 15 to 30 minutes depending on EMT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Connects to Majorca's bus, metro and train hubs

Attention point

Longer than a taxi if you don't have much time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for getting to the Estació Intermodal and the TIB buses to the island

Source : EMT Palma; TIB;

EMT bus line 1 to airport

Palma de Mallorca airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Approximately every 15 to 30 minutes depending on EMT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost option for getting to the airport without a taxi

Attention point

Longer route, sensitive to traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use line 1 Port - Ciutat - Aeroport according to EMT timetable

Source : EMT Palma; AENA;

VTC to Cathédrale La Seu

La Seu Cathedral / historic centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of day and cruise crowds

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Uber; Cabify;

VTC to Palma airport

Palma de Mallorca airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Availability and prices vary according to traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : Uber; Cabify; AENA

Taxi to Valldemossa

Valldemossa

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or negotiation at the terminal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to an emblematic village in the Serra de Tramuntana

Attention point

Cost more than the bus and return journey to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, waiting time and return before departure

Source : Visit Mallorca; services taxi locaux

VTC to Valldemossa

Valldemossa

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pre-determined price and direct route

Attention point

Variable availability; return to be planned

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for short excursions if the return is booked.

Source : Opérateurs VTC locaux; Visit Mallorca

Taxi to Sóller

Sóller

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or negotiation at the terminal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Sóller without going through Estació Intermodal

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : Visit Mallorca; services taxi locaux

Train to Inca via Estació Intermodal

Inca

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular trains according to TIB timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the centre of the island without a car

Attention point

Need to reach Estació Intermodal from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, bus or taxi to Plaça d'Espanya then TIB train to Inca

Source : TIB;

Bus to Platja de Palma

Platja de Palma

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency via centre or airport depending on route
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach a large seaside area without a taxi

Attention point

Often requires connection or route via centre/airport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, use EMT/TIB depending on the stop and the season

Source : EMT Palma; TIB;

Walk to Castell de Bellver

Castell de Bellver

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Historic site near the port with views over Palma

Attention point

Long climb, not suitable for PRMs or very hot weather

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; shoes, water and sufficient time for the ascent are essential.

Source : Visit Palma;

Walk to La Seu Cathedral

La Seu Cathedral / historic centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Free and accessible from the seafront

Attention point

Long walk from the terminal, not suitable for hot weather

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; possible but bus, taxi or shuttle preferable for most passengers

Source : Ports de Balears; Spain.info;

Metro to Universitat from Estació Intermodal

Universitat de les Illes Balears

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable TIB / Metro Palma
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to use the Palma metro to get to the university or specific connections

Attention point

Not very useful for most cruise passengers; first you have to get to Plaça d'Espanya.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, bus/taxi to Estació Intermodal then M1 metro to UIB

Source : TIB; Metro Palma; EMT Palma

Train to Manacor via Estació Intermodal

Manacor

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Regular trains according to TIB timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Provides a rail link to the east of Majorca

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Estació Intermodal then train to Manacor

Source : TIB;

Train to Sóller via Estació Intermodal

Sóller

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency A few departures a day according to schedule Ferrocarril de Sóller
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Emblematic excursion by historic train to Sóller

Attention point

Limited timetables and need to get to the departure station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Plaça d'Espanya then historic train to Sóller

Source : Ferrocarril de Sóller; TIB;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.