Buses in Mallorca
Mallorca’s buses are the most affordable way to get around the island. If you don’t have a rental car, you can easily use the bus network to travel between most towns, cities, beaches, and coves.
In addition to offering transportation through the city centre of Palma, buses in Mallorca allow visitors to travel to other towns near the capital. What's more, most of the towns have a bus stop that connects them with different points of the island.
Types of Buses
On the island of Mallorca, you can find two types of buses. On the one hand, those belonging to the EMT and operating in the centre of Palma, and the TIB, yellow buses that are responsible for linking the different towns of Mallorca.
Schedule & Frequency
Palma buses run from 6:30 am to 11 pm, although times may vary depending on the line or day of the week. Night buses start their service before 12 am at night and end at 6:30 am.
Fares
The single ticket on the EMT buses in Mallorca costs € 2 (US$ 2.32). There is also the possibility of acquiring a 10-trip card in Palma, however, it cannot be topped up and costs € 15 (US$ 17.43). In addition to these options, there is also a single ticket to get to Palma Airport, which costs € 5 (US$ 5.81).
It is necessary to swipe your credit card when entering and leaving. If you buy tickets for more than one person with the same card, you get a small discount.
Special Services
The city of Palma has had a special night bus service (NIT) for several years. These are composed of four lines that run through the centre and peripheral areas of the capital.
The peculiarity of this service is that all buses pass through the Plaza de España stop, making connections between the different lines much faster and easier.
