How to get to Ses Salines

Ses Salines is a town, a municipality, and an important village in Mallorca located in the south of the island. It is known for its salt production and for being the starting point of the route to the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park. Its name comes from the ponds used for salt production, and it is home to the Colonia de Sant Jordi, a tourist destination with a fishing port, coves, and beaches such as the Es Trenc-Salobrar Natural Park.

Ses Salines is approximately 52 km from Palma, about a 40-minute drive. As part of the Migjorn comarque, the municipality borders Campos to the west and Santanyí to the east and is known for its southernmost point, Cap de Ses Salines. This picturesque Mallorca town combines a quiet, residential atmosphere with outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkeling.

How to get to Ses Salines? Getting by car

By Car: The municipality of Ses Salines is located at the southern tip of Mallorca. To get there from Palma, take the Ma-19 highway to Campos and then the Ma-6040 and Ma-6101 to the village. Access to the coastal area, such as Es Cargol beach, is via roads from the Ses Salines lighthouse or from Campos, while the Ses Salines Natural Park is located between Ibiza and Formentera (encompassing both the south of the island of Ibiza and the north of the island of Formentera, and including the Es Freus strait that separates them). The village of Ses Salines is in the south of the island, about 32 miles from Palma and about 4 miles from the coast.

How to get to Ses Salines? Getting there by bus

Summary: To get to Ses Salines by bus, the main option is to take the 501 line from Palma de Mallorca (Estació Intermodal), which may require a transfer to the 517 line at the “La Verge” stop. The journey from Palma takes approximately 2 hours and costs between €7 and €9. Another option is to take the 501 bus to Manacor, from where you can transfer to the 517 line to reach Ses Salines.

How to get to Ses Salines by bus from Palma?

Route: Take the 501 line from Palma’s Estació Intermodal to the “La Verge” stop in Campos, then take the 517 line to Ses Salines. This trip requires a transfer between bus lines.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Cost: Between €7 and €9.

How to get to Ses Salines by bus from Manacor?

Route: Take the 501 bus to the “Mossèn Alcover” stop in Manacor, then take the 517 bus in Campos (La Verge) to Ses Salines. This trip requires a transfer between bus lines.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Cost: Between €8 and €11.

Additional tips

Purchasing tickets: You can purchase tickets 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 Ses Salines? Getting there by taxi

You can also get to Ses salines by taxi, if you are looking for a faster option. A taxi from Palma de Mallorca to Ses Salines takes around 40-50 minutes and the estimated cost is between 60 and 80 euros, as it is a journey of about 50 km. 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 recommended to check directly with the provider beforehand.

And that’s it for this brief guide to ho to get to Ses Salines, 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