Public buses can be a good option for getting around Lanzarote and connections with the island’s airport have improved dramatically in recent years. For the size of the island, there are a good number of buses and routes and fares are quite low. The price of your journey depends on how far you travel; the bus from the airport to Playa Blanca, for example, costs €3.30 one way, per person. Local journeys cost less.
Buses in the Canary Islands are known as Guaguas (pronounced Wah-wah) – a term that is also used in Latin America, but not elsewhere in Spain. The public bus company on Lanzarote is called Intercity Bus (formerly Arrecife Bus).
BBL (Bono Bus Lanzarote) is a reusable, top-up bus card that can be purchased on most buses or at the main bus station in Arrecife and gives users 10% discount on all fares when using the Bono card. This is worthwhile if you are planning to tour the island using public transport.
You can check the balance of the card in the automated machines on the buses, or simply ask the driver once he has taken your current fare from the card.
Payments aboard the bus must be made either in cash (notes no larger than €10) or by using the contactless bono cards. Contactless mobile, debit or credit cards are not accepted (10/01/2023)
Lanzarote Bus Routes
Airport
| Route No. | Stops | Timetable |
| 22 | Airport T1 & T2 – Playa Honda – Arrecife (Playa del Reducto) | View |
| 23 | Airport T1 & T2 – Playa Honda – Arrecife (Saturdays, Sundays and during festivals) | View |
| 161 | Airport T1 & T2 – Matagorda – Casino – Puerto del Carmen – Puerto Calero – Yaiza – Playa Blanca | View |
| 261 | Playa Blanca – Puerto del Carmen – Airport (One direction – weekdays only – less stops in Puerto del Carmen) | View |
| 61 | Airport T1 & T2 – Puerto del Carmen – Uga – Playa Blanca (22:30 Bus) | View |
| N/A | To get to Costa Teguise, take the bus to Arrecife, where you can then board a connecting bus |
Teguise Market – Sunday Bus Only
| Route No. | Stops | Timetable |
| 11 | Puerto del Carmen – Teguise Market | View |
| 12 | Matagorda – Puerto del Carmen – Teguise Market | View |
| 13 | Playa Blanca – Yaiza – Uga – Puerto Calero – Mácher – Tías – Playa Honda – Arrecife – Teguise Market | View |
| 14 | Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise Market | View |
Island Routes
| Route No. | Stops | Timetable |
| 01 | Arrecife – Costa Teguise | View |
| 02 | Arrecife – Matagorda – Puerto del Carmen | View |
| 03 | Costa Teguise – Arrecife – Matagorda – Puerto del Carmen | View |
| 05 | Arrecife – Playa Honda – Tías – Mácher – Femés | View |
| 06 | Arrecife – Puerto del Carmen – Playa Blanca | View |
| 07 | Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Guatiza – Mala – Tabayesco – Arrieta – Punta Mujeres – Haría – Maguez | View |
| 09 | Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Guatiza – Cactus Gardens – Mala – Tabayesco – Arrieta – Punta Mujeres – Jameos del Agua – Port of Órzola | View |
| 10 | Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Los Valles | View |
| 14 | Arrecife – Tahiche | View |
| 15 | Arrecife – Hospital – San Bartolomé – Tinajo | View |
| 16 | Arrecife – Hospital – San Bartolomé – Mozaga – Tao – Tiagua – La Vegueta – Mancha Blanca – Tinajo – El Cuchillo – La Santa | View |
| 19 | Arrecife – Playa Honda – Tías – Conil – La Asomada – Mácher – Puerto Calero Crossroads | View |
| 20 | Arrecife – Hospital – San Bartolomé – Mozaga – Tao – Tiagua – Muñique – Soo – Caleta de Famara | View |
| 21 | Arrecife – Police Stations (Local and National) – Casino – Playa Honda | View |
| 24 | Arrecife – Playa Honda – Matagorda (get off here for link to Puerto Calero via bus number 161) – Puerto del Carmen | View |
| 25 | Costa Teguise – Los Mármoles – Arrecife – Playa Honda – Puerto del Carmen – Puerto Calero | View |
| 26 | Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Guatiza – Tabayesco – Arrieta – Punta Mujeres – Haría – Máguez– Yé | View |
| 30 | Playa Blanca (local circular bus route running from Faro Park to Las Coloradas) | View |
| 31 | Costa Teguise – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Caleta de Famara | View |
| 32 | Playa Honda – Güime – Montaña Blanca – Masdache – La Florida – San Bartolomé – Hospital – Arrecife Public Library | View |
| 33 | Costa Teguise – Caleta de Famara – Muñique | View |
| 34 | Puerto del Carmen – Tías – La Asomada – Macher – Tías – Puerto del Carmen (local circular bus route ) | View |
| 42 | Arrecife (Playa del Reducto) – Playa Honda – Puerto del Carmen – Tías – Mácher – Yaiza Secondary School (During School term only) | View |
| 43 | Playa Blanca – I.E.S. de Yaiza (During School term only) | View |
| 52 | La Santa – El Cuchillo – Tinajo – Mancha Blanca – La Vegueta – Tiagua – Tao – Mozaga – San Bartolomé – Hospital – Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise – Los Valles | View |
| 53 | La Santa – El Cuchillo – Tinajo – Mancha Blanca – La Vegueta – Tiagua – Tao – Mozaga – San Bartolomé – Hospital – Arrecife – Tahiche – Nazaret – Teguise | View |
| 60 | Arrecife – Playa Honda – Tías – Mácher – Puerto Calero – Uga – Yaiza – (Las Breñas 2pm bus only) – Playa Blanca | View |
| 62 | Arrecife – Tías – Playa Blanca | View |
Please check the routes and timetables as Saturdays, Sundays and festivals often have significantly reduced services.
Related Pages
- Transfers from Lanzarote Airport
- How to get to Playa Blanca from Lanzarote Airport
- How to get to Puerto del Carmen from the Airport
- How to get to Costa Teguise from the Airport
- How to get to Puerto Calero from the Airport
Jeff Holmes
I can only find information for a journey from playa Honda to arrecife but not the reverse journey, ie arrecife to playa Honda.
Can you help me please?
administrator
Hi, If you look at any of the timetables, they have a column for departures from both ends of the route. So for route 21, there is a column for Estacion (Arrecife Bus Station) and another for Playa Honda. The one that says ‘Play Honda’ at the top, means departures from Playa Honda.
gretta kinahan
can we get a bus from Playa de las pocillos to Playa Honda
dave
can we get a bus from Puerto del carmen to playa blanca
tony
What is the latest we can get a bus from playa blanca to Puerto del Carmen.
Ron
Can I take a wheelchair on a bus from Arrecife to Puerto del Carmen
administrator
Unfortunately access to this bus is difficult as there are steps when boarding and leaving. There is a hold for luggage, bicycles, wheelchairs etc. However boarding is an issue.
Many of the shorter local routes on the island do have good access utilizing buses with floors that can be lowered, but this route is not one of them.
Sheila Kemmett
Is there any public transport to El Golfo?
administrator
Hi, Unfortunately, no, there is no public bus to El Golfo.
Mary Crow
Is there a bus from Playa Blanca to Porto Calero if so ,how can I get hold of a Bus Timetable ?
administrator
Yes there is – the 161/261. Please see the link in the above article for the timetable.
Karen
Hello are there any buses from Puerto del Carmen to playa honda and playa blanca? I just arrived and I’m struggling to find buses and the taxis are very expensive.
Thank you,
Karen
administrator
Hi, The number 2 and 3 bus routes stop at both Puerto del Carmen and Playa Honda. The 161/261 route stops at Puerto del Carmen on the way to Playa Blanca.
debby
Hi i need a bus from the airport to Club Los Molinos, do i need to change at Arrecife, can you help please?
administrator
Hi, Yes, Club Los Molinos is in Costa Teguise – so you will need to change in Arrecife (alternatively you could book a transfer).
Gill Bevan
Hi. Do you know where we can get a list of Arrecife bus fares from please?
Lucy
Hi,
Is there bus from Playa Blanca to the AquaLave Aqua Park?
administrator
Hi, The Aqualava water park is within walking distance from the centre of Playa Blanca, the number 30 (internal Playa Blanca route) passes by the water park, and taxis are also cheap as long as you stay within the Playa Blanca urban area.
Paul
Hi
Can we actch a bus forom Costa Tequise to El Golfo
administrator
Hi, No, there are no public buses to El Golfo from anywhere on the island.
Martyn Phillips
Is there a bus from the airport to Calle Suiza, Los Pocilos and where would be the best place to catch the bus to.
Bernie McAllister
Hello, is there a bus from Costa Teguise to Porta Calero please?
administrator
Hi, No, you would need to take the number 3 to Arrecife and then the number 60 from there to Puerto Calero.
Jackie
Is there a bus near to oasis lanz hotel Costa Tequise to go to the aqua park in Costa Tequise
carolyn
Hi is there a free bus that goes from end of shopping street in arrecife to bus station? Thanks in anticipation kind regards Carolyn
Iain Hutcheson
Hi, can you get a bus from Costa Teguise to Playa Blanca to get the ferry to Fuerteventura? Planning a day trip on foot, Thanks in anticipation, regards Iain.
administrator
Hi, There is no direct bus, so you would need to get the number 1 to Arrecife, and then the number 60 from there to Playa Blanca.
Thomas Gallacher
Hi, my son is in a wheelchair and cannot walk at all. We recently got the bus from Playa Blanca to Puerto Del Carmen ( The 161- airport bus) . The driver can operate a lift at the middle doors of the bus, however some drivers are reluctant to do it. As there is a space for wheelchairs and also a seatbelt to strap the wheelchair in, can you confirm if it’s Inter City’s policy to carry wheelchair bound passengers or is it down to the driver’s discretion. A Spanish gentleman spoke to the driver on our behalf and after his intervention the driver then allowed the wheelchair on the bus.
Thomas Gallacher
Hi can you tell me how long it takes the number 30 to arrive at Virginia park after leaving the bus station . Regards Tommy
Gaynor
Hi how do I get from peurto del carmen to playa blanca and a return the next day thanks
administrator
The 161/261 route stops in Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.
David Hitchcock
I need to get to Haria for 10am from Playa Blanca during the week.
What buses do I need?
administrator
Hi, You would need to get the 5:45am number 60 bus from Playa Blanca to Arrecife, then the number 7 at 8am to Haria.
Joh griffin
Are the buses from Costa teguise to pdc all night ?
administrator
Hi, No, there are no buses at night.
Helen
Hi, are there any buses that go from Puerto del Carmen towards the national park? Thank you
administrator
Hi, Sadly, no. You will need to either hire a car or book an excursion: https://www.lanzaroteguide.com/category/lanzarote-excursions/
Mick Lyond
Is there a bus from occidental mar hotel to Papagayo besch?
administrator
No, there are no buses from Costa Teguise to Papagayo. You could get a bus to Arrecife, then a bus from there to Playa Blanca, then the number 30 bus from there to Las Coloradas (and walk a few km from there).
A more practical solution would be to hire a car.
Jj Kelly
What is the no of the bus that serves or goes by the hospital
administrator
The number 16 bus from Arrecife Bus Station stops there.
bob
great site
just confirming – buses from airport are every 2 hours from airport on public holidays
regards
administrator
Hi, From the airport to where? If Playa Blanca, then yes between 8am and 10pm.
Robert Lindsay
Hi,
Just wondering if there is a buses from Puerto del carmen to El Golfo.
Regards
administrator
No, Unfortunately there aren’t any buses to El Golfo.
Janene Parry
I believe there is going to be a car rally on Friday 29 November and Saturday 30 November. Unsure where it’s actually taking place , was just wondering if bus routes and times will change on those dates ?
Siobhan Robinson
Hi. Is there a bus from playa blanca to the cesar manrique foundation?
administrator
No, not directly, though you could get a bus to Arrecife, and then a bus from there to Tahiche. It is also included as part of the Cesar Manrique Tour: https://www.lanzaroteguide.com/the-best-of-cesar-manrique/
Dave ryder
Hello, is there any concessions for persons over a certain age, 60 or 65 for example?
administrator
There are, but as far as I know you have to be resident and in receipt of a Spanish pension.
Dave
We are arriving at the cruise terminal in lanzarote , Is there a direct bus from Arrecife to playa Blanca thanks
administrator
Hi, Yes, you can get the number 60 bus from Arrecife to Playa Blanca, however the bus station is quite far from the Port, so you would need to get a taxi from the Port to the Bus Station.
deceulaer
what’s the best bus from hotel san antonio to yaize?
administrator
Hi, The 161/261 route is only option.
Herb
Hello, do you have a lost and found department? I think I have left my NY Baseball cap and sunglasses on Bus 9, 1700hrs, from Estación de Guaguas to Orzola? Thank you..
administrator
Hi, I don’t know if the bus company have a lost + found office, you would need to contact them directly: http://www.arrecifebus.com/
GARY Andrew ELSEY
Lanzarote is a lovely part of spain but think its disgusting that you still allow your drivers to use mobile phones while passengers are on board shame on you as a public transport company
Chris O
Hello, Are there paper copies of the bus routes and timetables available on the island, please?
Simone
Hi I am travelling from arricefe to the airport tomorrow morning the 12th October 2020 I believe it’s a holiday so I am looking at the Saturday and Sunday timetable is this correct ? And also can I pay on the bus
I am a bit nervous my flight is at 11:20 and I believe there is a bus around 8am and am myself and don’t really no lanza x your help is appreciated
administrator
Hi, Yes, tomorrow is a National Holiday in Spain, so the Saturday, Sunday and Holiday times will apply. You can pay on the bus.
Thomas
I waited for 19.00hrs Bus no. 60 on Nov 22. but it never came. Is there a reason why as I wish to get same bus toda Nov 29 ?
Gareth
Can I get a bus directly from Tahiche to Costa Teguise, or do I have to go via Arrecife?
administrator
Hi, The number 31 bus from Costa Teguise to Famara stops at Tahiche.
Reg
Hi do the buses run from costa Teguise to the Teguise market on the Friday Evening. And do pensions get a discount? thank you
administrator
Hi, The Teguise market is held on Sundays, and as such, the bus to the market only runs on Sunday mornings. As far as I’m aware, the pensioner’s discount is only for Spanish resident pensioners who have the contactless card.
Bob
Is, there an Arrecife town bus? One that travels from the bus station to the harbour area?
administrator
There are some municipal buses in Arrecife that operate some circular routes (06.30 – 21.00 Monday to Friday – from 8am on Sundays), however these connect Arrecife’s suburbs, rather than the bus station to the port.
Jacinta O'flanagan
Hi
Just wondering are there toilets on the bus from PDC to Playa Blanca.
Thanks
administrator
No, there are no toilets on the bus – it is a regular public transport type bus (the journey takes less than an hour).
LauraLouise Gault
What bus do we need to visit Aqua Lava from Peurto Del Carmen ?
administrator
The 161 stops at Puerto del Carmen on its way to Playa Blanca.
Rachael Howlett
Hi are the only buses from Uga to Playa Blanca? I can’t see any to Puerto Del Carman.
administrator
Hi, The 60, 06 (infrequent version of 60), and 61 (also infrequent) stop at Uga from Playa Blanca. You could get a taxi from Yaiza, which is very close to Uga.
Bernard Doheny
Is it possible to hire a bus with driver privately. Thanks
Christine bishop
Where do I pick up the public transport bus at the airport to go to Porter Del Carmen. Also what number is it and how often does it run
Annette Machon
The bus from Maguez did not arrive at our stop
We were expecting the bus at 1323 at Guatiza but by 1350 we had to call a taxi
How do we find out if buses have been cancelled
Would downloading an app help?
administrator
There is an app, but I’ve never installed it, so can’t vouch for reliability.
Annette machon
Finding it difficult to find a route from Arrecife to Montana Blanca
Is there a direct bus from Arrecife?
administrator
The number 32 stops at Montaña Blanca.
Averil Kitching
Is their a bus that stops at or near moramore appartment Puerto del Carmen please
Annette Machon
Thank you for your help
Are there any buses from Puerto Calero back to Arrecife and if so, what are the times during the week and at the weekends
Many thanks again
administrator
Hi, Please see the links to the timetables for routes 02 and 03 above.
Dario
Hello, can I take a bike on the bus? If yes on which routes? Do I have to pay extra?
Thanks
Rob Baum
Two questions, 1) landing on Dec 24th at 11.30 – are there buses running to Playa Blanca and 2) Is it possible to book the bus?
administrator
Yes, there are buses – see the section Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays in the route 60 timetable that is linked above.
You cannot reserve the public bus in advance, however you can book a transfer here:
https://www.shuttlespaintransfers.com/en/lanzarote-airport-transfers/partner/Fuerteventura-Info
Martyn LOCK
Can I put my bike box in the luggage compartment of the bus from airport to playa blanca?
administrator
Yes, as long as there is a luggage compartment under the passenger area on that particular bus (there normally is), though other passengers’ regular bags and suitcases have priority.
Darren Griffin
What bus do you get from matagorda to playa blanca and how often is it and how much return
administrator
Hi, The bus is the 161 – see the link above for timetable (roughly every half hour during the day). It costs around €3.30 each way.
Ange
Can you get a bus to El Quemao from puerto del carmen?
administrator
Not directly, though you can get a bus to Arrecife, and then take a bus from there to La Santa (see links above for routes and timetables).
Stan moore
We are travelling from the airport to costa teguise on the line 3 bus, can we pay on the bus or do we have to buy a ticket beforehand. Thank you
administrator
You can pay on the bus.
Janna Hinchliff
Hi, these timetables don’t give any indication of how long the bus takes – I need to get from costa teguise to lanzarote airport to arrive by 9am on 29th April. I can see which route I need to take but I have to change in Arrecife and have no idea what time I will arrive there. Where is this information?
administrator
It will take between 60 – 90 minutes for your journey.
Rachael day
Hi
Is it 2pm from Las brenas to playa blanca on the 60 route please
And is there a bus from Las brenas to the airport please ??
administrator
The bus leaves Arrecife at 2pm – it will arrive at Las Breñas about 40 – 60 minutes after that.
There is no bus to the airport from Las Breñas.
Lynne
Is there a bus from La Santa to Famara please?
administrator
No, there’s no bus between Famara and La Santa. You would need to get at least 2 buses (changing in Arrecife), so public transport isn’t really an option.
Steph
Hi, can you get a bus from playa Blanca to jameos del agua please? If so what one would I need and the times please. Thankyou
administrator
Hi, There is no direct bus, so you would need to get the number 60 bus to Arrecife, and then a number 9 from there to Jameos del Agua. Please see the links above for timetables.
Silvia Bogle
Need a bus from playa blanco to Teguise. What number buses?
administrator
If you want to visit the Teguise Market (Sundays), then you can get the special number 13 bus direct from Playa Blanca to Teguise. Otherwise, you will need to get the number 60 to Arrecife, and then either the 7, 9 or 10 to Teguise.
John Goldthorp
Hi, going to cycle from PDC to Playa Blanca tomorrow.Can I confirm we can put our 2 bikes in the luggage hold under the bus on the way back please.
Thanks
John
John whelan
What times are Buses from Playa Blanca to Puerto Del Carmen on weekdays. Tnks.
administrator
Please follow the link above for the 161/261 bus route for timetables.
lynne gourley
Can two people use one topped up BBL when travelling around Lanzarote by public transport
administrator
Yes, you can use the basic BBL card to pay for multiple people.
E HANNAH
Hi are there any buses from Costa Teguise to the Jardin de cactus please, or any recommend buses from Costa Teguise that are worth doing
administrator
Hi, Not directly, you would have to either go to Arrecife or Tahiche first, and get the 7, 9 or 26 from there to Guatiza (Cactus Garden).
Mike and Ali
All these times are a very ROUGH GUIDE to the ACTUAL times. It could be 1/2 hr sometimes even an hour either side of times given!
John
Is there a bus from cruise ship to town
administrator
Hi, There was a ‘Tourist Mini-Train’ that serviced that route – however I’m not sure if it still operates. Arrecife has three municipal bus routes, and you may be able to use the ‘Lanzadera’ Route, timetable here: https://www.arrecife.es/node/69
Though, in all honesty, the local taxis are cheap for short journeys like that one, and a lot more convenient.
Robert
Hi! I was wondering if I want to change the buses, do I tell the first driver the final destination or do I have to buy separate tickets? Thanks a lot!
administrator
Hi, You will need to purchase separate tickets.
Janet
Is there a bus from puerto del carmen to arrecife?
administrator
Hi, yes, both the no. 2 and no.3 routes are stop at Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen.
Paul
Is there a timetable of Buses going from Playa Blanca to various parts of the island and if so can you include a direct link in your response. Finding links to those previously mentioned cannot be found.
administrator
Hi, The only buses from Playa Blanca are the number 161 and 60 routes (links to the timetables in the main article above). I’m not going to add new links here, as IntercityBus have a tendency to change the addresses, and I try to keep them up-to-date in the main body of this page.
Kathleen Bell
Hi – we hoped to go to Yaiza today from the bus station at 12.00 on the 60 bus – the bus came in, let people off but didn’t allow us to get on – he drove off with an empty bus without explaining what was happening – can you explain this? At least ten people were hoping to get on the bus. We took a taxi in the end.
Judy
Was it the playa blanca bus station if so you have to cross over the road and pick up the bus at that opposite stop. My husband and I were travelling to Arrecife in May for a day out. Went to the bus station to catch the bus but some helpful people informed us we had to cross the road. So maybe the same applies. Hope this is useful
Patrick Daly
Can I put a suitcase on board bus 161 at matagorda bus stop?
Thank you.
administrator
As long as the hold isn’t full, then yes, you can put your suitcase in the hold.
Linda
Can anyone give times of buses from Playa Blanca to Puerto Calero – and returns. Thankyou
administrator
Hi, Please see link in the main article for bus route 161.
Geraldine Redfern
Hello,
We are staying in Costa Teguise in January and one person in our party uses a walking aid. This has wheels and folds up so is portable. Would we be able to travel on public transport to Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca and take this on board.
Thank you
administrator
Hi, There is a hold for luggage on these buses, so I would imagine that you can place it there.
Iain Ferguson
Does the general contactless (10% non resident) card, with a small amount of credit remaining, expire after a certain period of inactivity?
administrator
Hi, Not that I am aware of, however in the past, card types have been replaced and the old cards have ceased to function.
Wendy Parker
Hi,
Is it possible to get a bus from Costa Tequise to catch the ferry at Orzola across to La Graciosa?
Travelling next week
Thanks
administrator
Hi, Not directly, you would need to get the no.3 to Arrecife Bus Station, and then the no.9 from there to Orzola.
Jamie Ellerington
Hi, are there any buses which go directly to la geria vineyard? Or if nothing direct, what bus would get me closest? Thank you
administrator
Hi, No, there are no buses to La Geria. The nearest stops would be Tegoyo (05,19,34) or Uga (06,60,61), so you would need to walk about 4km.