How to get to Pollença?
Pollença is a Village in Mallorca located at the northern end of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, known for its artistic character, narrow streets, and history. It is a destination that combines nature, culture, history, and leisure, ideal for those seeking a peaceful experience away from large resorts. The area includes the historic center, the Port of Pollença, Cala Sant Vicenç, Cala Bóquer, and the Formentor Peninsula, with an important archaeological heritage dating back to Roman times.
How to get to Pollença?
To get to Pollença, you can rent a car for a 45-minute drive from Palma Airport, following the Ma-13 motorway towards Inca/Alcúdia. Alternatively, you can use public transport. In this case, from the airport you can take the A1 bus to Palma Intermodal Station and, from there, line 301 to Pollença, which may take longer.
How to get to Pollença? Arriving by car
From the airport: Take the Ma-13 highway towards Inca and Alcúdia. Continue on the Ma-13 until the exit for Pollença. Drive along the road to the town of Pollença and then follow the signs to Puerto de Pollença if that is your destination.
Tip: We recommend renting a car for greater freedom of movement on the island, but keep inmind that the historic center of the town is pedestrianized.
How to get toPollença? Arriving by bus
From the airport: Take the A1 bus to Palma Intermodal Station. At the Intermodal Station: Change to the 301 bus bound for Pollença. Thebus journey may take longer than by car. You can check timetablesand buy tickets on the TIB website or directly on the bus.
From Palma: The main bus routes in Pollença are the 301, whichconnects the Port of Pollença with Palma, the 322, which connectsPollença with the Port of Alcúdia, and the 334, which runs fromAlcúdia to Far de Formentor. There are also local lines such asthe 321, which connects Pollença, Cala de Sant Vicenç, and the Portof Pollença.
Main lines
Line 301 (Palma – Port of Pollença): Connects Palma (Intermodal Station) with the center of Pollença and its port, passing through Inca.
Line 322 (Pollença – Port of Alcúdia): Connects Pollença with the Port ofAlcúdia.
Line 334 (Alcúdia – Formentor): Connects Alcúdia with the Far deFormentor, passing through points such as Platja de Formentor and the Mirador delColomer.
Local routes
Line 321 (Pollença – Cala de Sant Vicenç – Puerto de Pollença): Route that runs through the interior of the municipality, connecting Cala de Sant Vicenç with Puerto de Pollença and other Pollença localities.
Summer season shuttle bus: A service connecting Pollença, Cala de Sant Vicenç, and Puerto de Pollença. This service is seasonal and only operates during the summer months, as mentioned on the Pollença page.
Additional information
Stops: The central stop in the center of Pollença is located near the Joan Mas school. Puerto de Pollença has several stops, including in the center, Gotmar, and Llenaire.
Tickets: You can buy tickets on board the bus, although only tickets up to €10 are accepted. Tickets can also be purchased in advance.
Transport cards: Prepaid cards can be purchased at certain points of sale, as well as transport cards such as the T-10 in Palma, although this is not rechargeable.
Fares: Single tickets cost €2 and children under 5 travel free when accompanied by an adult who purchases a ticket.
To visit Puerto de Pollença
By car: From the town of Pollença, follow the signs to Puerto de Pollença. Parking is often available near the beaches, although it can be more difficult in summer.
On foot: There is a trail connecting Puerto de Pollença with the village, which is part of the GR221 dry stone route.
To Formentor: We recommend taking the bus that connects Puerto de Pollença with Formentor, as access by car may be restricted in summer.
And that’s it for this brief guide to how to get to Pollença, 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
