How to take the TIB Bus in Mallorca (Majorca), Spain

[@revnon3958]

You're providing really helpful information on a very regular basis. And enjoyable to watch, as well.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Revon - That's really nice of you to say! Thank you 🤗

[@ylpea5170]

So much more helpful than the tib homepage, much appreciated - thank you!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Now I'll take that as a huge compliment, thank you !

[@SouthWestSundays]

Really useful video! I absolutely love travelling by bus over there. It’s so easy and such good value. In the video you mentioned the Revolut card. I have been meaning to get one for a while. Definitely will do before my next visit. Great that people can now book a rental car through your website and that the commission from it will go back into this channel. 🚌 🚗

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thank so much Louise! I’m definitely going to make more use of the buses - so much more relaxing and less stressful than driving too !

[@miroslavraska7567]

Loved the video, short and informative, will be traveling to Mallorca tomorrow, so thank you!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hello! Thanks! I hope you are enjoying your holiday!

[@anncalverley289]

Great little video! I would also like to add that, on the buses like the one you got on (not the small ‘rural’ uses) there’s a USB port above every seat, allowing charging of devices. Seats recline and the air con is pretty fierce too.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks for those extra tips Ann!

[@Rytter100]

Well done Alex 👍🏻 excellent advice 👍🏻☀️

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks so much Finn!

[@TheBreaster]

Very helpful video.Many thanks

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks David!

[@clivethereddevil3178]

During my recent 8 night stay in Sa Coma I got the bus to Porto Cristo and back and to the Friday market at Son Servera. It was so much more convenient tapping the card and I think the second person is cheaper.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes you're right! Definitely cheaper the more people go o one card!

[@clivethereddevil3178]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun I did not realise it was cheaper to use a card until I saw a video on the bus. I paid cash going and card coming back from Porto Cristo.

[@alexanderfury7010]

We are in Sa Coma in a couple of weeks and want to use the bus, 2 adults and 3 children. How do we pay for multiple people? Or does it just charge as if you are one person? Thanks

[@clivethereddevil3178]

@@alexanderfury7010 you just tap your card for every person. You can see the number on the display.

[@fatboyslim3550]

Hi Alex , great video and very informative, 👍🇪🇸😎

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Ian! Thanks so much !

[@faithg9766]

What an excellent video. The bus service is pretty good, have never paid with card before, will look into the Revolut card.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks so much Faith!! Definitely worth getting and saving on those bank charges!

[@OLDBOY10]

Am in Mallorca and seen all those location where u have made these videos❤❤❤

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Fabulous!

[@kevinpineda3081]

Thanks for the information! I was losing my mind looking where to buy the airport round ticket. Let’s see how well can I adapt to this transportation system!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

I've just updated this article too with even more information and timetables too for 2024 mallorcaunderthesun.com/how-to-take-the-tib-bus-in-mallorca/

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Great idea 💡 to save money 🌴🌵

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Definitey! I hope you are well!

[@andykeith2051]

Thanks, very helpful as always 👍

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Cheers Andy

[@ukaszczekaa3061]

Hi, thank you for the video! Can I pay for two people with one card - is that dual tap entering and one tap out? Thank you!

[@julievander2129]

@@ukaszczekaa3061 as far as ive seen in the replies its tap in twice and tap out twice!

[@jonguy8540]

Thanks for this. Quick question. If 2 people travel then we need to tap in twice using a CC. Do we also have to tap out twice on exiting, or just once?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

2 people, so tap twice to get on, and twice to get off and you get a small discount on your fare too!

[@shamps25]

Hi Alex another great informative video, if I tap card four times getting on do I tap it four times getting off or just the once? Thanks in advance

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes !

[@pinakkoladaa]

Thank you so much! Great info :)

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks Sandra

[@eligioysaguirre9579]

Thanks for all your great videos, very informative. I am planning to travel from Calvia to Pollensa via bus. Can I take my bicycle inside the bus? Thanks in advance.

[@gabrielstevens3884]

Out of interest if i've tapped in twice to get on do i need to tap out twice too or can i just do that the once?

[@95Bombonica]

Hi, can u tell me if there is a bus that is going to Es Trenc beach from Palma de Playa? And is there any application so you can see schedule? 😊

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes, there is a link to an article in the description text with links to the TIB website. Please check this, and then search there.

[@NEAdventures]

How would you recommend getting from palma airport to Fornalutx, we ideally didn’t want to get a car?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Maybe a taxi? Otherwise you would have to get a bus to Palma and a bus to Soller and change there.

[@NEAdventures]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun I thought as much but hoped I had missed a bus route that was direct. Taxi it is 👍🏻

[@jasonpurton9648]

Thanks for the info ❤

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

You're welcome!

[@alexdavenport5042]

The TIB network is extensive but doesn’t seem to be optimised for connection through Palma, and the bus timetables for similar service clumped together, such as the 10* from Palmanova, you wait for ages for a bus and the 104, 106 and 108 all turn up at once along with the A11. I’m looking forward to using the 131 shown on the summer map between Palmanova to Banyalbufar. Do you know when it will start? Also, the 10* buses have cycle racks in a shared space (pushchairs/wheelchair) ahead of the exit doors but I cannot find out which of the other TIB services have the same and what happens if a disabled passenger gets on if there are cyclist already on board?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

I think timetables have been thrown out with heavy traffic..so. I´m not sure about the Palmannova to Banyalbufar bus... Not sure about the disabled issue. But I would hope that a cyclist would make way for the disabled passenger.

[@realrenatobardago4393]

Additional info: Journeys paid with a bank card are not instantly charged on your account, but within a few days in a single amount corresponding to the total number of journeys made. Regarding maestro8 cards, your bank may carry out a pre authorisation of up to €20 to verify that your card is active, do not worry, this amount will be automatically released after the cost of the journeys has been charged.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Fantastic information- thank you so much for taking time to write this !

[@lorettamcdonald7284]

Where do you get they bus back from plama back to santa ponsta thanks

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Palma bus station in Plaza España.

[@sravyad8228]

What if I want a day pass

[@desmondpage8690]

Great advice alex

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks Des !

[@dannyschmidt3605]

Thanks for the information. Does it works with the smartphone to pay the bus ?

[@bmd6343]

@@dannyschmidt3605 yes, you shouldn’t have any problems

[@theakristiansen3330]

Hi. wondering if A32 bus from mallorca airpot going to alcudia is not far away from the exit?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

check out a recent upload (a couple of videos ago ) about arriving into Palma Airport for the first time. It'll show you exactly where to go!

[@heavenly7heart]

I can find these TIB buses at the airport right? And Visa card do work on these buses?(First time solo traveler here so im a bit nervous 😅)

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes ! Check a video I recently uploaded to my channel for first timers coming into a Palma Airport so you can see where you have to go !

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

Thank you Alex

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

You're welcome Gloria! Handing for checking out Palmanova next time you are over. you can get the bus to Plaza Espana then change to Palmanova!

[@OLDBOY10]

When exiting should I also tap out according to how many people or just once ?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes, tap as many times (up to 5) as people travelling with you.

[@binigurung9404]

Hi, can you please tell me how do I use the local bus from Palm airport to Porto Costo. Than you

[@79JOM1]

Great video! Can you take luggage on the bus?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes you can!

[@cwjnick]

Hi, thanks for sharing, very informative! I was just wondering, if I have to take 2 or 3 buses to get to my destination, do I then tap on and tap off on each bus or only tap in on the first bus and tap out on the last bus? Also, is Google Pay recognized?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi - I would always tap off when leaving a bus and tap on when you get on the next one. You will be charged less I believe if the transfer is made within a certain time frame. Re Google Pay, try it, but also take your card. It doesn't state either way on the website if it can be used, but let me know!

[@toStringy]

Helpful video thanks.. So tap in twice for 2 People... Do you have to tap your card twice when we get off also? Thank you!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes!! And by using one card for two people, you'll get a small reduction in the fare too!

[@alanjeude5631]

Does the card swipe recognize Apple Pay via the Apple Watch or iPhone? So accustomed to using that instead of pulling out my bank card.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Have your bank card with you just in case, but give it a go. The TIB website does state "bank card" but no hard in trying!

[@aliadam7768]

Hey what the best and most economical way to get from palma Airport to my hotel in alcudia?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

If it's just you travelling, then local bus or by booking a transfer here. mallorcaunderthesun.com/getting-around/

[@nickw1344]

if two persons are using the same bank card do tap in twice on entry which i guess is the case but when leaving the bus do you need to tap out twice of just once

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes ! Tap twice in and then on leaving !

[@NE0TIMELESS]

Thanks for this great video, where is the bus from Palma Airport to Alcudia, is it close to the Taxis ? thank you - travelling on sunday cheers

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Apols for missing your comment! Hope you had a great time!

[@NE0TIMELESS]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Yes all went very well, i could find the bus easily :) thanks

[@GTJ65]

Great thank you Alex 👍 we’ve started using the buses quite a lot but didn’t realise it is much cheaper to use you card. When getting off and tapping the card, I take it you need to tap it twice if you’ve tapped it twice getting on for 2 people? 🤔🤔

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hey guys ! Yes for both of you - tap twice to get on and tap twice to get off !

[@GTJ65]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun brilliant thanks 🤩 See you on your live 😎

[@sublime8728]

Is a bank card a credit card, (for us in North America)?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes ! Same thing - credit or debit card

[@TiWoodvivorBushcraft]

Good morning, I have two questions: outside the airport where can I find the closest stop to go by public bus to Santa Ponsa? Furthermore, what should I do to get two tickets with the same Visa when I get on the bus? Thank you very much, greetings from Southern Switzerland

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Follow the signs to the bus from arrivals and tap twice with the same card and tap twice when leaving

[@TiWoodvivorBushcraft]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Grazie ;-)

[@broccolihighkicks3857]

Hello do you know if they run in March from the airport? Im going to the north, Can Picafort, thank you

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Bus to Palma and then TIB bus to Can Picfort

[@lovinglifemallorca]

Excellent vid ,,,

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks Andrew! Was nice to see you yesterday too !

[@dawnlaw6632]

Are bus timetables available around sa coma?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

yes, google "TIB bus mallorca sa coma timetable" and you will find it

[@dawnlaw6632]

Thank you so much, your a font of information!

[@tee4048]

Very useful!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

thanks!

[@florianzodel]

Thank you for the Video. How is it, wen we are three persons? How can i use the same Bankcard? Must I only put the card more times on the card reader? Sorry for the bad english 😁

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes, you can use the same bank card. For three people, place it three times on the reader on entry and exit from the bus!

[@florianzodel]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thanks, on exit three times too?

[@gunnzzo]

Hi, love your very informative videos. Do children ride the bus for free? If so, up to what age?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hello! All the info is in this article! mallorcaunderthesun.com/how-to-take-the-tib-bus-in-mallorca/

[@shaimasalah2874]

If we didn’t tap out ,what will happen ?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

They'll charge the max fare I think,

[@dominiknowotczynski9733]

If I tap a card 2 times when I enter to the bus with second person shouold I tap off 1 or 2 times?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Tap twice on the way off for 2 people . Lots more info in this article here mallorcaunderthesun.com/how-to-take-the-tib-bus-in-mallorca/

[@ThePikol1]

Hi, so when I was there with my parents, I tappen on 3 times so when leaving I needed to tap out 3 times too, right? I tapped twice (on the screen I can see number 1 and then 2) and when I wanted to tap out for the third time there was an error. I tried again and again and finally it tapped out but not with the number 3 but "5". What does it mean? And what happens when I don't tap out when leaving?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

It'll charge you I think for the max no of bus hops. Check your bank card that you were charged correctly.

[@lorettamcdonald7284]

Can I get one from they Bahia del sol to they stip what number bus do I?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Not sure - google "TIB bus Magaluf timetable" and you'll get your route and a timetable

[@PeterTaverndale]

Hi, I will be in Santa Ponsa next month, and I am planning on using the bus traveling between Santa Ponsa and Palma Nova. I will be with my 2 kids, 1 is 2 years old and the other will be 7 months, will I need to tap them on aswell? Many thanks

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

I'm pretty sure you have to pay for kids, but double check with the drive when you get on before you tap your card.

[@edinburgerben3216]

What's the space like on the buses? In Greece we were squashed. So we tap twice for 2 passangers and it actually works out cheaper 😂. Are tgere day or week tickets?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Same here for the tapping and passenger numbers depends on how many are travelling ! It can get busy in July and august

[@euglev3548]

If travveling as a group of say 4 people and using one card to pay for all , do you tap in and tap out 4 times at the entry and exit ?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes, sorry for the late reply. Tap the card 4 times in and 4 times leaving!

[@neverretreat5810]

Can one person pay for other 2 with card ? thanks

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Yes !

[@shukaa5272]

Dondr valido al entrar mi billete online (QR) ??

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Cuando entra en el bus..

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

There is also a more detailed article about getting the TIB buses in Mallorca which you can see here. mallorcaunderthesun.com/how-to-take-the-tib-bus-in-mallorca/. Update: Facemasks are no longer required on public transport. To find out about catching the EMT buses, check out this article here: mallorcaunderthesun.com/guide-to-emt-palma-buses/

[@theaweavers8576]

We had a great experience on the local buses. Taking the bus from porto pollensa to palma then onto the airport at the end of our stay .

[@debrahourigan2073]

I have a post office card could I tap twice when I get on and twice when I get off foe me and my husband

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

I’m not sure about post office cards - does it work the same as a debit card? If so yes (but take some cash just in case). Or maybe worth asking over in the Facebook group what other holidaymakers experiences are.

[@RJB2688]

Are there times where buses are busier than others?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

In summer no ! Otherwise outside of rush hour

[@RJB2688]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun I’m going middle of October during the October break

[@TheNeilsolaris]

Does the bus from the airport to Palma accept contactless card? I read somewhere that it is cash only but maybe it's changed now. Thanks!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

It does, and it's cheaper to pay by card. Here's more info about it. mallorcaunderthesun.com/how-to-take-the-tib-bus-in-mallorca/

[@TheNeilsolaris]

​@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Many thanks. That link is for the TIB bus, but the one A1 bus from the airport to Palma is EMT right? But I can still use my card on the EMT bus?

[@niconicohome7742]

Great Video! It's very helpful, thanks! I read there's huge problem recently by using bank card to pay the bus fares. Many were charged 20€ immediately which was much more than it actully was according to the fare system. Is that true? Have you ever met this kinda problem before? Thanks in advance for sharing!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh I've not heard about that. You do have to be careful to make sure it taps and bleeps and only do it once to avoid getting double charged though. Otherwise the system works quite well!

[@niconicohome7742]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun That’s good to know! Many thanks, much appreciated :)

[@Rausku4360]

First time using when exiting I got error even with multiple tries. After that I was not able to use card in another bus. I was not only one having problems with machine so probably problem with that certain bus. I dont know yet how much the deduction will be. Anyway most likely no savings and the stress having open transaction in your card, maybe need to call card provider... Not worth it on holidays. The busses however are great with aircon. I will use the bussess but not using credit card.

[@joriyakhan3573]

Do you know how much it is for children under 12?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

From what I can see, children have to pay on the TIB buses, however resident children can go free.

[@ajem22]

Travelling with TIB and EMT looks same?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Similar - You need cash for the EMT but you can pay for card on the TIB. Check out articles here.mallorcaunderthesun.com/getting-around/

[@A1K300]

so you don’t need a shuttle from the airport? Also what’s the busiest beach?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

You can't really walk anywhere from the airport. And lots of beaches are busy! Not sure of the busiest.

[@bojanantonic2423]

Thank you for such a useful video. We are a family of four and if I understood correctly I must tap eight times with my bank card. (4times for in and 4times for out)? Also can u explane me a price from Airport to Sa Coma (line A42)! If i pay with bank card it wil be: 10,15eu for person correct?(4,05 + 6,10) Best regards!TNX

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hello - yes 4 times getting on, then 4 times getting off for your party! Do check the TIB website for costs though as I can't confirm the prices without checking myself!

[@tommymoffat5633]

Brilliant video Alex very informative. I hope you didn’t get the bus all the way up to alcudia just to make this video

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

😂😂😂 no ! I’ve got a much bigger video coming out soon about the NE! This one was much quicker to edit so I made it first!

[@justefe]

I got on the 23 with my family and was told cash payment only. Lucky my wife had some cash on her. 😢

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

That’s the blue and green EMT not those buses (red and yellow) which are cash only

[@justefe]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun ah, I’ve spotted that distinction between the buses. That’s good to know. Thanks so much for all your content on the island. It’s been my source of information about Mallorca on a daily basis prior to my trip here. I feel like I know the place now. 😊

[@lorettamcdonald7284]

Is face mask still need

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

No ! I’ve mentioned this in the pinned comment !

[@csgo_hs_secrets]

We have been carged twice for the same price? Do you know why that happened ?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

No! Sorry! But you can lodge a complaint on the TIB website.

[@manueldizvazquez1764]

Obligatori to take bus the mask for coronavirus

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Apparently so!

[@subbuteoforza7818]

The bus service in majorca is shocking, the drivers are really rude and uninformed. If you want to get to some places the only way is by car or taxi. The tapping of the card gives a good discount but takes far too long when buses are crammed with tourists. Majorca is a lovely island but got the feeling the locals don't want tourists there. Probably the nicest people met where the looky looky men. Just back today from 10 days in playa de muro the smell there is horrendous from the sulphur producing factory really let's the place down almost impossible to go out and enjoy nights out. Really mixed experience of majorca tbh.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Really sorry you had such a terrible experience 🤗

[@matilde2860]

Hey! I really appreciate all your hard work and effort making these video. Is it possible to ask if there is a Bus to take me from Palma to Soller, Valdemossa and Deià? Do you have any idea about the prices to get to this places? 🤍