The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Tenerife (Island) for La Palma every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 20 Nov the direct ferries cover the 133 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VOLCAN DE TIRAJANA
BENCHIJIGUA EXPRESS
BENCOMO EXPRESS
CIUDAD DE VALENCIA
VOLCAN DE TIRAJANA
BENCHIJIGUA EXPRESS
BENCOMO EXPRESS
CIUDAD DE VALENCIATenerife (Island) to La Palma Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 21:30 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 19:15 | Arrival Time 21:45 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Tenerife (Island) to La Palma ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tenerife (Island) to La Palma ferries for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BENCOMO EXPRESS | 08:30 Port of Los Cristianos | 2h30 | 11:00 Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma | 0 changesdirect | |
BENCHIJIGUA EXPRESS | 19:00 Port of Los Cristianos | 2h30 | 21:30 Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TIRAJANA | 19:15 Port of Los Cristianos | 2h30 | 21:45 Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma
Ferries from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 71 nautical miles (133 km) distance in 2h 30m. There are 22 sailings per week. Ferries from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma are available to foot passengers.


Distance 71 nautical miles (133 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 22 |
Fastest ferry 2h 30m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas from Tenerife (Island) to La PalmaYou can travel by ferry between Tenerife (Island) to La Palma with Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Fred. Olsen Express
Naviera Armas
FAQs: Tenerife (Island) to La Palma ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tenerife (Island) to La Palma by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Palma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Tenerife (Island) and La Palma
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante La Hierbita (0.6km)
- Restaurante Kazan (0.8km)
- La Concepción (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Laguna and Tele Taxi Santa Cruz.
- Free
- Bus Line 910, Stop: Plaza de España
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