How to get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar?

Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is a picturesque village and municipality of Mallorca that combines the rural character of its inland capital with its tourist coastal centers such as Cala Millor, Sa Coma, and S’Illot. It is a town with deep rural roots, notable for its legacy of late medieval agricultural estates anda weekly market on Thursdays in the church square, where you canbuy handicrafts and local products and visit the Baroque church.

Location of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is located in the east of Mallorca, about 13 km from the coast (near Sa Coma and Cala Millor). It is easily accessible from Palma via the Ma-15 motorway.

How to get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

The most common way to get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is to drive from Palma on the Ma-15 motorway, passing through Manacor. Another option is to take a bus from Palma, which is an economical alternative.

Getting to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar by car

A car is an efficient option if you want freedom to move around, although the bus is cheaper and you don’t have to worry about traffic or parking. You can rent a car in Mallorca.

To get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar by car, the main route will depend on your starting pointin Mallorca, but it is generally accessed via the island’s roads,with the Ma-15 being a key route from Manacor or other localities. The journey time varies depending ontraffic and distance, but it is a short to medium distance route withinthe island.

Getting to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar by car from Palma: Take the main highway from the center of Palma. Follow the highway until you find the exit for the MA-15 road towards Manacor. Continue on the MA-15. You will pass several towns such as Vilafranca de Bonany. Follow the road signs until you reach Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The journey takes around 45 minutes to 1hour. The distance between the two towns is approximately 50 kilometers.

Getting to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar from other areas of Mallorca: You will need to take the MA-15 towards Manacor and then follow the signs to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. You may need to take other secondary roads depending on yourstarting point.

The travel time varies, but the island is relatively small. A trip to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar from southern towns such as Santanyí, for example, can take approximately one hour.

Getting to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar by bus

Getting to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar by bus from Palma: From the Palma station, you cantake a bus to Sant Llorenç. The bus journey from Sant Llorenç to the center of Palma takes about 58 minutes.

Details of the Palma-Sant Llorenç des Cardassar route: The bus route from Palma is mainly served by line 411E or line 411, departing from Palma Intermodal Station. Line 411E is the direct option and is the fastest, taking approximately 50 minutes. Line 411 is also valid, although it may have more stops, and generally connects Manacor with Cala Rajada, passing through Sant Llorenç.

Details of the Palma-Sant Llorenç des Cardassar bus route

1- Fastest option (recommended): Line 411E (Express)

Departure: Palma Intermodal Station

Arrival: Sant Llorenç stop (depending on the specific direction, such as Sant Llorenç sud)

Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Additional information: This bus line is an express route. The bus does not stop at all stops

2- Alternative option: Line 411

Departure: Palma Intermodal Station (may require a transfer in Manacor, depending on the schedule)

Arrival: Sant Llorenç stop

Duration: Varies depending on the transfer in Manacor

Source: TIB

Additional considerations

Ticket purchase: You can buy your ticket directly from the driver on board the bus, but it is important to note that only cash tickets up to €10 are accepted. Another option is to purchase a prepaid card in advance at authorized points of sale. Payment can also be made directly with a contactless bank card, and up to five people can travel with the same card, benefiting from discounts per user. In this case, it is essential to validate the card both when boarding and alighting from the bus so that the system can calculate the cost of the journey correctly.

Please note that some lines are express and do not make all stops.

To plan your trip, we recommend checking the timetables on the TIB (Transport de les Illes Balears) website.

How to get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar? Getting there by taxi

You can also get by taxi to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar if you are looking for a faster option. A taxi from Palma de Mallorca to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar will probably cost between €70 and €90, with a journey time of around 40-50 minutes. The time and price may vary depending on the route, the time of day, and the taxi company, as there may be a slight increase due to the meter or supplements, so it is always advisable to check directly with the provider beforehand.

And that’s it for this brief overview of how to get to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Mallorca. We hope it helps.

By the way: Are you coming to Mallorca on a tourist trip? If you find it helpful, you can also check out our travel guide to Mallorca and more tourist information about the island