Getting around the island
How to get around Lanzarote without a car
What are the options without a car?
| Public bus | Taxi | Speedybus transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Journeys between towns | One-off trips | Airport, luggage and groups |
| Booking | No, run to the line timetable | Rank or phone | Over WhatsApp, confirmed beforehand |
| Bulky luggage | Limited | Depends on the vehicle | Stated when booking |
| Groups | Subject to free seats | Up to the car's capacity | 1 to 12 in one vehicle |
| Door to door | As far as the stop | Yes | Yes |
How do the buses work in Lanzarote?
The island has a public passenger network, known locally as guaguas, connecting Arrecife with the main resort towns. Up-to-date lines, stops and timetables are published by the operator at Intercity Lanzarote: it is worth checking there before planning your day, because frequencies vary by line, season and day of the week. It is the cheapest option, and it works well if your accommodation is near a stop and you travel light.
And getting from the airport to your accommodation?
This is the leg where public transport fits worst: you arrive with all your luggage, at a time set by your flight, which may be in the early hours. A booked transfer collects you in Arrivals and drops you at the door, with the vehicle sized for your party. Journey times by area are in Lanzarote airport transfers.
When does a taxi make sense?
For short, unplanned trips within a town. There are official ranks at the airport and in every municipality, and the fare is set by the meter according to the official tariff. The differences from a booked transfer are set out in taxi in Lanzarote.
Can you see the island without driving?
Yes, by combining the three options depending on the day. Speedybus covers point-to-point journeys across the 8 main areas: the Airport, Arrecife, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Puerto Calero, La Santa and Órzola, where the ferry to La Graciosa departs. For the island's visitor centres, opening times and access are at Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo and Turismo Lanzarote.
What if I decide I would rather drive?
The comparison between hiring a car and booking transfers, with the cases where each one wins, is at car hire or transfer in Lanzarote.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get around Lanzarote without a car?
Yes. The island has public buses connecting Arrecife with the main resort towns, taxis with official ranks in every municipality, and booked private transfers. Most visitors combine them depending on the day, the luggage and the number of people.
Is there public transport from Lanzarote airport?
The island has a bus network; current lines and timetables are published by the operator Intercity Lanzarote on their website. For arriving with luggage or in the early hours, a booked transfer drops you at your accommodation without depending on the line timetable.
Without a car, what is better: bus, taxi or transfer?
The bus is the cheapest option for journeys between towns when you travel light. A taxi solves short, unplanned trips. A booked transfer suits the airport, bulky luggage or groups, because it is confirmed in advance and the vehicle is sized for everyone.
Does Speedybus do journeys other than the airport?
Speedybus covers point-to-point journeys across the 8 main areas of the island. Send the origin, destination, date and passengers over WhatsApp and we confirm availability and price.
Can I reach La Graciosa without a car?
The ferry to La Graciosa leaves from the port of Órzola, in the north of the island. You can ask about a transfer to the port, giving the boat time so the pick-up is calculated with margin.
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