How to get to Escorca

Escorca is a municipality in Mallorca located in the Sierra de Tramuntana comaqrue. It’s known for being the least populated on the island and for being home to the highest mountains. Below, we explain how to get to Escorca and the different ways to get there.

How to get to Sa Calobra?

There is no direct bus line to Sa Calobra, the popular destination within Escorca. The best alternative is to take the bus to Puerto de Sóller and then a boat to Sa Calobra. From Puerto de Sóller, you can also take the 231 bus if your final destination is Lluc, but this bus does not go directly to Sa Calobra.

Options for getting to Sa Calobra in Escorca

Bus + Boat: Take the bus from your starting point (e.g., Palma or El Arenal) to Puerto de Sóller. Once in Puerto de Sóller, you can take a boat that will take you directly to Sa Calobra.

Bus + Car/Taxi: If you don’t want to take the boat, you can rent a car or take a taxi from Puerto de Sóller to get to Sa Calobra, but keep in mind that the road is dangerous.

Additional information on prices and destinations

Prices: Bus tickets are inexpensive in Mallorca, but boats to Sa Calobra may have an additional cost of around €25 per person.

For other destinations: If your destination is the monastery of Lluc instead of Sa Calobra, you can take the bus from Puerto de Sóller.

Getting to Escorca from Sa Calobra

By taxi: The fastest and most recommended option, taking around 18 minutes.

On foot: It is possible to walk, although it is a longer route (10 miles) that takes around 3 hours.

By taxi + bus: You can combine taxi and bus. For example, take a taxi to Escorca 2 and then the 231 bus to the village of Escorca or Lluc.

Getting to Escorca and Lluc from Port de Sóller or Alcudia

To get to Escorca by bus, you can use line 231. This line operates in both directions, connecting Port de Sóller and Alcúdia, and is one of the options available to reach the village. To plan your trip, you can check timetables and maps in real time on the TIB website, which also allows you to travel by paying with a contactless bank card.

Getting to Escorca and Lluc from Palma

To get to Escorca, you can drive from Palma through the Sierra de Tramuntana, which offers panoramic views. There are also public transport options such as taxi or a combination of train and taxi. From Sa Calobra, the fastest option is by taxi, while the 231 bus also connects to the Sanctuary of Lluc, although this may take longer.

Getting from Palma to Escorca by car: This is the cheapest and fastest option, with a journey time of around 37 minutes along a scenic road in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.

Getting to Escorca by taxi from Palma: This is the fastest option, but also the most expensive, with a similar journey time to by car.

Getting to Escorca from Palma by train + taxi: This is an intermediate option in terms of cost and time, which includes transfers.

Taxi or private transfer: These are faster and more direct options, especially if you are traveling with luggage. Consider hiring a private transfer.

Getting to Escorca by bus from Palma: To go to Escorca from Palma, take bus line 204 from the Intermodal Station to Port de Sóller, which takes about 40 minutes. From Port de Sóller, you can take bus line 231 to Escorca.

Getting to Escorca by train + bus from Palma: Another option is to combine the bus route 211 with the train to Sóller.

In summary: Getting to Port de Sóller from Palma

By bus: Take bus route 204 from the Estació Intermodal in Palma. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

By train: You can take the historic Sóller train from Palma to the town’s station and then connect with the tram to Port de Sóller.

Getting to Escorca from Port de Sóller

By bus: Go to the bus stop for line 231 in Port de Sóller and take the bus to Escorca.

Line 231: This line will take you from Port de Sóller, passing through Sóller, Fornalutx, and on to Escorca.

How to get from Lluc to Sa Calobra

From Lluc to Sa Calobra: Take bus line 231 from Lluc. From Escorca, you can continue your journey by taxi to get directly to Sa Calobra.

Alternatives: If you have a car, you can drive to Sa Calobra, although be warned that it is a dangerous route due to the sharp bends. There is also the option of taking a catamaran from Sóller to Sa Calobra, which is a more relaxed alternative, although at an additional cost.

Impportant Tips

Timetable information: You can check the timetables for the TIB 204 and 231 bus routes on the TIB (Transportes Interurbanos de Mallorca) website.

Additional considerations

Arrival in Sa Calobra: The old town is a picturesque destination with difficult access, even by bus, as it is located in a valley between mountains.

The journey is an adventure in itself: Buses to the area have some important tourist stops, such as the Monastery of Lluc, which is worth visiting.

Important information

Bus tickets: Tickets can be purchased at points of sale, at the bus station, or on board the vehicle.

Bank card: You can travel on the TIB bus network by tapping your contactless debit or credit card when boarding and alighting the bus, without having to purchase a ticket in advance.

Cash payment: If you prefer to pay in cash, you can buy your ticket on board or purchase a prepaid card. If you pay on board, only bills up to €10 are accepted.

Children: Children under 5 years old travel free if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

And that’s it for this brief guide to how to get to Escorca, in 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