How do you use public transport in Mallorca?

Getting on the bus If you are buying a regular ticket, you must pay with the closest amount of money possible, and with a maximum of €10. If you are using the Citizen's Card, or Targeta 10 (Card 10), you must hold it up to the validating machine where the display will show you the remaining balance.



Public transport in Mallorca in 2026 is centered around the TIB (Transports de les Illes Balears) network and the Palma Metro. For tourists, the easiest way to pay is by tapping your contactless credit or debit card directly on the yellow readers when boarding and exiting (the "Tap-in, Tap-out" system). A supportive peer "savings" trick: using the same card for multiple people or multiple trips automatically applies a "capping" discount, making it cheaper than buying paper tickets from the driver. If you are staying in Palma, the EMT (blue/white city buses) operate separately, where you can buy a 10-ride pass or pay with a card. In 2026, Mallorca residents travel for free, but tourists must pay. The network is extensive, connecting Palma to scenic spots like Valldemossa, Sóller, and the northern beaches. For the famous Tren de Sóller (the wooden vintage train), you must still purchase a specific ticket at the station or online.

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Your contactless bank card, both debit or credit, enables you to travel on the TIB network in Majorca without having to purchase a transport ticket beforehand. The card simply has to be validated at the entrance and exit of the bus, train or metro. It's that easy! Just tap-in and tap out and pay as you go.

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Public transport in Mallorca. Using public transport in Mallorca is the cheapest way to get around the island and is a good option if you need to get around the capital, Palma, which has an extensive bus network.

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Palma de Mallorca is considered to be generally safe, even after dark. Yet, tourists are still warned to avoid walking alone at night in certain areas like El Terreno and Old Town. The Balearic Islands are known to have clubs where people “do drugs”, so be cautious.

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Public transport in Mallorca. Using public transport in Mallorca is the cheapest way to get around the island and is a good option if you need to get around the capital, Palma, which has an extensive bus network.

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How can I pay for my ticket? Go Buses accepts payment via credit and debit cards. The quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is through our website or mobile app. Dispatchers at Newton, MA, Manhattan, NYC, and our call center can assist with credit card processing.

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