How to get to Alaró
Alaró is a village in the northwest of Mallorca, known for its natural surroundings and tranquility, located at the foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. To get there, take the Ma-13 highway from Palma and then turn off onto the Ma-2022. It can be reached by car, bus, or taxi from Palma airport.
Location and summary
Alaró is located in the northwest of Mallorca, about 26 km from Palma, near the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. It is a quiet and picturesque village, known for its mountainous landscape, its gastronomy and its atmosphere far from the large tourist resorts. It has become a popular residential area due to its natural surroundings.
How to get to Alaró? Arriving by car
Arriving in Alaró by car: This is the fastest way to get there. It takes approximately 30 minutes from the airport or the center of Palma.
To get to Alaró by car from Palma: Take the Ma-13 motorway towards Alcudia. At Consell, take the exit to join the Ma-2022 road. Follow the Ma-2022 until you reach Alaró. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
To get to Alaró by car from the airport: Take the Ma-13 highway towards Alcudia. At Consell, take the exit to join the Ma-2022 road. Continue on the Ma-2022 until you reach Alaró. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
To get to Alaró by car from the south: Take the Ma-1 or Ma-13 motorway to the exit for Alaró.
Access to the village
You can park your car in the public car parks in the village. The village center is small and can be easily explored on foot.
To visit Alaró Castle
Alaró is famous for its castle, Castillo de Alaró, which can be reached by car to a nearby point and then continued on foot. The route by car will take you through the interior of the island to the base of the castle.
On foot: The hiking trail to the castle is the most common and popular way to access it.
By car (exceptions only): Access by car is restricted for most visitors. In cases of reduced mobility, special permits can be arranged, but the car must be left parked outside the castle.
Route to access Alaró Castle: Once you arrive in Alaró, look for and follow the signs indicating the direction to climb up to the castle. You can drive to a parking lot located halfway up the mountain, near the Es Verger restaurant. From the parking lot, the path to the castle is on foot and well signposted.
Getting to Alaró by Public Transport
To get to Alaró by public transport, you need to take a train and then connect with a local bus from the TIB network. These routes depart from Palma Intermodal Station (Plaça d’Espanya) and are an economical option for getting around the island.
How to get to Alaró? Arriving by train + bus
To get to Alaró, you can combine the train and bus. Take the train to Consell station and then use bus line 342 for the final leg to the center of Alaró. Bus 342 is the most economical option and runs from Polígon De Consell to Alaró in about 10 minutes, operating daily. You can check the schedule on the official TIB website.
Route to Alaró by Train and Bus
Arriving by train: Choose a train station in Mallorca and take a train to the station closest to Alaró. The train station in Polígon de Consell could be a good starting point, depending on the route you choose.
Take the bus: Once at the train station, just outside the station, look for the bus 342 stop. This line connects Polígon De Consell directly with Alaró.
Traveling by bus: The bus ride takes approximately 10 minutes and line 342 operates daily from 6:20 a.m. to 9:58 p.m.
Paying for your ticket: You can purchase your ticket directly on the bus or use a prepaid transit card if you have one. Please note that if you pay in cash, only bills up to $10 euros are accepted.
Check timetables: For the most accurate, real-time timetables, we recommend checking the official TIB website.
Additional considerations
Purchasing your ticket: You can buy your ticket directly from the driver on board the bus, but it is important to note that only cash bills 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.
To plan your trip, we recommend checking the timetables on the TIB (Transport de les Illes Balears) website.
How to get to Alaró? Getting there by taxi
You can also get by taxi to Alaró if you are looking for a faster option. A taxi ride from Palma airport to Alaro takes approximately 30-40 minutes and costs between €40 and €50, depending on the point of origin and the time of day. The time and price may vary depending on the route, time and taxi company, as there may be a slight increase due to the meter or supplements, so it is always recommended to check directly with the provider beforehand.
And that’s it for this brief overview of how to get to Alaró, 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
