Timanfaya National Park
Plan the park entrance and its controlled Volcano Route honestly: the public bus network does not deliver visitors to Montañas del Fuego.
YOUR ISLAND. YOUR OWN WAY.
Lanzarote.
Expect the extraordinary.
Black lava. Whitewashed villages. Blue that goes on forever. Find the places that make Lanzarote unforgettable, and the practical way to get there.
Your next journey
Where shall we go?
A guide to 8 useful journeys. Check current departures with Intercity Lanzarote.
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A world of its own.
Find your kind of island.
Come for the view. Stay for the little things. Here’s what to do when you get there.
Caleta de Famara
Make a deliberate line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco.
La Graciosa
Cross independently from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo, then keep the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and line 9.
Villa de Teguise
Visit Lanzarote's former capital for a quiet heritage walk or its busy Sunday market, knowing that Villa de Teguise is not Costa Teguise.
Puerto del Carmen
Choose the right named stop for Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast and explore it in manageable sections.
Playa Blanca
Use the town beach, Playa Flamingo and harbour area as distinct anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south.
Get your bearings
One island.
So many ways to spend a day.
Find a place on the map. See what makes it special, then plan the journey.
ArrecifePuerto del CarmenCosta TeguisePlaya BlancaCaleta de FamaraÓrzolaTimanfaya National ParkVilla de TeguiseLa GraciosaPlace centres, not bus stops. Select a place for arrival advice.Place centres, not bus stops. Choose a numbered place below for arrival advice.
East coast
Arrecife
Use Lanzarote's compact capital as a worthwhile city stop and the practical hinge of the island bus network.
Half a day Urban walks, a city beach and bus connections
Explore & plan your visit South-east coast
Puerto del Carmen
Choose the right named stop for Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast and explore it in manageable sections.
Half a day to a full day Beach choice, a long promenade and evenings out
Explore & plan your visit
East coast
Costa Teguise
Plan a beach day around Las Cucharas, El Jablillo and Playa Bastián, with a deliberate bus change in Arrecife.
Half a day to a full day Families, water sports and walkable resort beaches
Explore & plan your visit
South coast
Playa Blanca
Use the town beach, Playa Flamingo and harbour area as distinct anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south.
A full day Family beach time, promenade walks and boat excursions
Explore & plan your visit North-west coast
Caleta de Famara
Make a deliberate line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco.
Half a day Surf atmosphere, broad landscapes and sunsets
Explore & plan your visit
North coast
Órzola
Treat Lanzarote's northern port as a coastal village visit and plan bus and ferry legs independently.
Two to four hours, or longer with a separate ferry plan North-coast scenery and independently planned La Graciosa travel
Explore & plan your visit South-west interior
Timanfaya National Park
Plan the park entrance and its controlled Volcano Route honestly: the public bus network does not deliver visitors to Montañas del Fuego.
Half a day with pre-arranged transport Volcanic geology, immense landscapes and a signature island day
Explore & plan your visit North-central interior
Villa de Teguise
Visit Lanzarote's former capital for a quiet heritage walk or its busy Sunday market, knowing that Villa de Teguise is not Costa Teguise.
Half a day Historic architecture, local crafts and unhurried café stops
Explore & plan your visit Chinijo Archipelago
La Graciosa
Cross independently from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo, then keep the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and line 9.
A full day, with an overnight stay for a slower visit Quiet island atmosphere, walking and clear-water coastlines
Explore & plan your visitA geographical overview for choosing an outing. Check routes and conditions before travelling.
Map & photo credits
Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles. SRTM/GMTED2010: USGS. ETOPO1: NOAA. European terrain: Copernicus EU-DEM. Coastline: Natural Earth. Resampled and shaded by SD2 Studio.
- Arrecife: Axel Cotón Gutiérrez / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto del Carmen: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Costa Teguise: Frank Vincentz / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Playa Blanca: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caleta de Famara: GerritR / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Órzola: Dguendel / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Timanfaya National Park: H. Zell / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa de Teguise: Oliver Gargan / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Graciosa: Justraveling.com / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
A good plan gets you further
The journey, made simple.
Which bus. Where to change. What to check before heading back.
161
Airport to Puerto del Carmen
Airport boarding, Puerto del Carmen stops and the line 161 restriction.
Lanzarote AirportPuerto del Carmen
161 + 61 + 162
Airport to Playa Blanca
Use line 161 by day, with limited late alternatives.
Lanzarote AirportPlaya Blanca
22 or 23 + 1
Airport to Costa Teguise
Make the Arrecife change deliberately for Costa Teguise.
Lanzarote AirportCosta Teguise
Line 2
Arrecife to Puerto del Carmen
Use line 2 for the city-to-resort corridor and choose a stop from its published list.
ArrecifePuerto del Carmen
6 + 60 + 62
Arrecife to Playa Blanca
Choose lines 6, 60 or 62 by the intermediate places you need to serve.
ArrecifePlaya Blanca
Line 20
Arrecife to Famara
Use line 20 for the Arrecife–Caleta de Famara corridor and plan the return around the coast.
ArrecifeCaleta de Famara
For tomorrow, too
A beach. A bus. A brilliant little plan.
Keep the places that catch your eye and the journeys you’ll use again. Your own island shortlist, ready when you are.
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Make room for something memorable
A little more island.
Good reasons to go a little further, with the transport details worth checking.
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Our picks: meeting points & travel tips
A little guidance before you book. These notes explain why we chose each experience and what to check about getting there. Photos in these notes show the destination.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote full-day island highlights tour
An organised overview of Lanzarote's volcanic south and northern sights, useful when you want to cover places that do not form one simple public-bus day trip.
Why consider itChoose it for a first-day island overview or for Timanfaya and northern attractions without piecing together separate transport.
Meeting point & getting there
Pickup options are listed for several resorts, including Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. The provider confirms the exact point and time the day before; itineraries can change.
Puerto del Carmen and Papagayo coast
Papagayo Beaches catamaran day trip
A catamaran outing from Puerto del Carmen towards the Papagayo coast, with the itinerary and included activities shown on the product page.
Why consider itChoose it when Papagayo is the aim and you prefer a planned sea excursion to arranging an independent onward journey from Playa Blanca.
Meeting point & getting there
The boat boards in Puerto del Carmen. Optional transport from selected resorts depends on the booked option, so follow the provider's meeting instructions rather than a public-bus stop.
Puerto Calero
Real submarine dive with hotel pickup
A paid submarine experience in the Puerto Calero area, with pickup and activity options selected during booking.
Why consider itChoose it for an underwater experience without diving, while checking the current accessibility and participation details before booking.
Meeting point & getting there
Hotel pickup and other options vary by selection and date. Use the provider's confirmed instructions; a nearby bus stop is not a substitute meeting point.
Something else in mind? Explore more of Lanzarote, with current options and booking terms on GetYourGuide.
Browse all experiences (opens in a new tab)Good questions
A little less guesswork.
Clear answers for your first ride, and the next one.
Which bus should I take from the airport?
For Arrecife, line 22 runs Monday to Friday and line 23 runs at weekends. Both call at airport terminals T1 and T2; use line 161 for daytime travel south to Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca.
Read the airport bus guide →Checked Intercity Lanzarote: Line 22: Arrecife – AirportIntercity Lanzarote: Line 23: Arrecife – Airport – Playa HondaIntercity Lanzarote: Line 161: Airport – Puerto del Carmen – Playa BlancaAena: César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport bus access
How do I pay for the bus?
Intercity accepts bank-card payment. If paying cash, the operator asks for the exact amount and limits the ticket payment to €10; tell the driver your destination before validating a card.
Compare tickets & payment →Where do I check the bus times?
Use the official Intercity Lanzarote timetable for your travel date and direction. Our guides explain the journey and link to the route’s source; they don’t show live departures.
Intercity Lanzarote · Official timetables ↗Can I keep my plans for later?
Yes. Save a place or journey, then open Saved in the menu. Your shortlist stays in this browser and works in both languages. Saving does not download guides for offline use.
Open your shortlist →The island in motion
Look in before you set out.
Check a current camera feed when it is available, then explore two short films when you want ideas for the journey.
Live camera
Lanzarote Airport
LIVE webcam from Lanzarote Airport
A continuous airport panorama with a tracking camera for arriving and departing aircraft.
Live feeds can pause, end or be replaced without notice. If the player is unavailable, use the camera directory below for another current view.
Recorded guides
An official introduction and a widely watched visitor guide. These are films, not live pictures.
Official island film
LANZAROTE - A Unique Island
Volcanic colour, white villages, Atlantic light and the relationship between Lanzarote's landscape, culture and food.
Popular visitor guide
Lanzarote Vacation Travel Guide
A well-established overview of César Manrique's architecture, Timanfaya, lava caves, Papagayo and the island's coastal villages.
Video previews are supplied by YouTube. The external player loads only after you choose it and never autoplays; YouTube's privacy terms then apply independently of your analytics choice here.
The island goes with you
Good days.
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The Lanzarote Bus apps for iPhone and Android are planned. While we build the next chapter, your places and journeys are ready to explore on the web.
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