Tenerife buses: how TITSA works, what it costs and the routes you'll use
Updated 29 October 2026 · DoTenerife
Tenerife’s buses are run by TITSA, cover nearly the whole island and are the cheapest way to travel between resorts, towns and sights such as Mount Teide. Single tickets can be paid by contactless card or cash on board, and if you plan several journeys a €10 day pass or €50 seven-day pass on the Ten+ card or app is usually the best value.
Locals call buses guaguas (said “wah-wahs”). They are clean, air-conditioned and generally punctual on the main routes.
How to pay
| Ticket | Price | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | Depends on distance | Pay the driver by contactless or cash |
| Same-day return | 10% off two singles | Journeys of 20 km or more, bought on board |
| Ten+ card | €2 for the card | Rechargeable card used for passes and stored credit |
| Ten+ Wallet credit | Top up €2–100 | Shareable between travellers; credit valid five years |
| Day Travelcard | €10 | Unlimited buses and tram for 24 hours from first use, one person |
| 7-Day Travelcard | €50 | Unlimited buses and tram for seven days, one person |
These are TITSA’s published prices at the time of writing. Fares are reviewed periodically, so check titsa.com or the Ten+ app before you travel.
Example single fares
To give you an idea, recent published fares include around €9 for Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz, around €5.25 for Puerto de la Cruz to Santa Cruz and around €13.55 for Puerto de la Cruz to Tenerife South airport. Short hops between neighbouring resorts are much cheaper. If you are making more than two longer trips in a day, the €10 day pass usually pays for itself.
The Ten+ card and app
The Ten+ card costs €2 and is sold at bus stations, tram stops, ticket machines and authorised shops. You can load passes or Wallet credit on it. The free Ten+ Móvil app lets you buy single tickets, day passes and seven-day passes on your phone; you scan a QR code on board.
What about free buses?
In 2026, bus and tram travel in Tenerife is free for registered residents through the Cabildo and Spanish government schemes. Visitors and holidaymakers are not covered and pay normal fares. Whether free travel for residents continues into 2027 was still being negotiated in late 2026.
Key routes for visitors
Route numbers occasionally change, so always confirm on the app. These are the ones most holidaymakers use:
| Line | Route | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Tenerife South airport – Los Cristianos – Costa Adeje | Airport transfers |
| 10 | Tenerife South airport – Santa Cruz | Airport to the capital |
| 110 / 111 | Santa Cruz – southern resorts – Costa Adeje | Day trips to Santa Cruz |
| 711 | Night service, airport and south | Late arrivals |
| 343 | Los Cristianos – both airports – Puerto de la Cruz | Getting to the north coast |
| 342 | Costa Adeje – Teide National Park | Mount Teide (limited daily service) |
| 473 / 477 | Los Cristianos / Costa Adeje – Los Gigantes | West coast |
| 102 | Santa Cruz – La Laguna – Puerto de la Cruz | Exploring the north |
| 20 / 30 | Tenerife North airport – Santa Cruz / Puerto de la Cruz | Northern airport |
The main bus stations in the south are at Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. In Santa Cruz, the Intercambiador is the main hub for buses and the tram.
Getting to Mount Teide by bus
Line 342 from the south and line 348 from Puerto de la Cruz run once a day up to the national park, usually in the morning, returning in the afternoon. It is a long but scenic trip. Check the timetable carefully, as missing the return means a very expensive taxi. See our Mount Teide guide.
Tips for using Tenerife buses
- Flag the bus down. At many stops you need to signal to the driver that you want to get on.
- Press the button before your stop, as buses won’t stop otherwise.
- Summer and winter timetables differ. TITSA switches in spring and autumn.
- Sundays and holidays have reduced services. On public holidays, assume a Sunday timetable.
- Luggage is fine on airport routes, stored in the hold or a rack.
- Night buses are limited. For late shows, compare times with taxis.
Buses and nights out
Buses work well for getting to an evening in another resort, but the return can be the tricky part. Last departures between Las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are often well before the bars close. DoTenerife’s what’s on tonight listings show Tenerife-time start times, so you can see whether a show finishes before your last bus. If not, a short taxi between resorts is usually affordable; see Tenerife taxis.
Accessibility
Most TITSA buses on main routes have low floors and ramps, and the tram is step-free. Our accessible Tenerife guide has more detail.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pay by card on Tenerife buses?
Yes. TITSA buses accept contactless bank cards, phones and smartwatches for single tickets, as well as cash. Drivers can usually change small notes.
How much is a TITSA day pass?
The Day Travelcard costs €10 for unlimited bus and tram travel for 24 hours from first use, and a 7-day pass costs €50. Both need a Ten+ card (€2) or the Ten+ app.
Is the bus free in Tenerife for tourists?
No. Free bus and tram travel in 2026 applies to registered residents of Tenerife. Visitors pay normal fares or buy a day or 7-day pass.
What bus goes from Playa de las Américas to Santa Cruz?
Lines 110 and 111 run between Santa Cruz and Costa Adeje via the southern resorts on the TF-1 motorway. Journeys take around an hour.
What do Tenerife locals call buses?
Guaguas, pronounced 'wah-wahs'. You will see the word on signs and hear it in conversation across the Canary Islands.