Ferry between La Palma and Tenerife

The price of travelling by ferry from La Palma to Tenerife varies depending on the date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during the booking process.

If you are travelling with a car, motorbike, van or another vehicle, the fare will also depend on its characteristics. Always check the latest price for your travel date before booking.

The ferry from La Palma to Tenerife takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to connect Santa Cruz de La Palma with Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife.

Journey time may vary slightly depending on the sailing and route schedule, so we recommend checking the estimated duration for your selected date before booking.

The ferry from La Palma to Tenerife has 2 daily departures and operates every day of the week between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Cristianos.

Timetables may vary depending on the date and route schedule, so we recommend checking the sailings available for your travel date before booking.

The ferry from La Palma to Tenerife departs from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma and arrives at the port of Los Cristianos, located in the south of Tenerife.

If you would like to find out more about the journey in the opposite direction, you can check the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma.

Yes. The connection from La Palma to Tenerife is operated by fast ferry and allows you to travel from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Cristianos in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The route is operated by the fast ferries Pepita Castellví and Volcán de Tirajana. To find out more about their features, spaces and onboard services, visit the Baleària Canarias fleet.

Yes. You can take your car on the ferry from La Palma to Tenerife, as well as other vehicles such as motorbikes, vans or caravans, subject to availability on the selected sailing.

You must add the vehicle during the booking process and enter its characteristics and dimensions correctly. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. When you arrive by ferry from La Palma at the port of Los Cristianos, you can use the FerryBus service to continue your journey to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The FerryBus from Los Cristianos departs after the vessel's scheduled arrival. As timetables may change, always check the latest FerryBus timetables in the Canary Islands before travelling.

After travelling by ferry from La Palma to Tenerife, you can make the most of your stay by visiting Teide National Park, the landscapes of Anaga, the beaches in the south of the island and cities such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

If you would like to plan your stay and discover more places to visit, see the Baleària Canarias Tenerife destination page.

You can check online the location and latest opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices related to the La Palma–Tenerife route.

Before departing from Santa Cruz de La Palma, check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma. To find the customer service points available when you arrive, you can also check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife.

Yes. You can travel with a pet from La Palma to Tenerife by ferry. You must include your pet during the booking process and select one of the pet accommodation options available on your chosen sailing.

Before boarding, check the documentation required for travelling with a pet and make sure your pet is properly identified and has valid health documentation.

For travel from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Cristianos, boarding closes 40 minutes before departure if you are travelling with a vehicle and 20 minutes before departure if you are travelling without a vehicle.

Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and have the necessary documentation ready. You can review the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.