Getting around · Ibiza · Spain
Getting around Ibiza
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Ibiza is small: about 40 km from end to end, with Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària linked by frequent buses. Remote coves, inland villages and the north coast are much easier by car or scooter, and boats link the main resorts with nearby beaches and Formentera. Not for Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni or Platja d'en Bossa, which are well served by buses and boats.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Bus
- Airports
- IBZ
- Need a car?
- Sometimes
Ways to get around
Bus
Island buses connect Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària, Platja d'en Bossa and the airport, with extra summer routes to many beaches and late-night services to the main clubs.
Summer buses to popular beaches fill quickly; catch an early one or check the timetable for return times.
Ferry
Fast ferries run from Ibiza Town to La Savina on Formentera in about 30 minutes, and water taxis link Ibiza Town with Talamanca and Platja d'en Bossa.
Boat
Excursion boats from Sant Antoni serve Cala Bassa, Cala Comte and other west-coast beaches, and from Santa Eulària they serve east-coast coves and the Wednesday market at Es Canar.
Car
A hire car gives access to the island's coves, villages and sunset spots; book early for summer and expect scarce parking at popular beaches.
Scooter
Scooters are popular for short trips between beaches; wear a helmet and take care on narrow country roads.
Taxi
Licensed taxis are white with a taxi sign but can be scarce in peak summer, especially after clubs close.
Use only licensed taxis; unlicensed drivers offering rides outside clubs are illegal and uninsured.
From the airport
Ibiza Airport is about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. Buses run to Ibiza Town in about 20 minutes and to Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and Platja d'en Bossa; a taxi to Ibiza Town takes about 15 minutes.
Do you need a car?
Not for Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni or Platja d'en Bossa, which are well served by buses and boats. A car or scooter is strongly recommended to explore the north coast, remote coves and inland villages.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Formentera | About 30 minutes by fast ferry | Fast ferry from Ibiza Town to La Savina |
| Espalmador | About 30–45 minutes by boat | Boat excursion from Ibiza Town or Formentera |
| Portinatx and the north coast | About 35 minutes by car | Car or bus from Ibiza Town via Sant Joan |
| Santa Agnès de Corona | About 30 minutes by car | Car from Ibiza Town or Sant Antoni |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Ibiza?
Not for Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni or Platja d'en Bossa, which are well served by buses and boats. A car or scooter is strongly recommended to explore the north coast, remote coves and inland villages.
+How do you get from the airport to Ibiza?
Ibiza Airport is about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. Buses run to Ibiza Town in about 20 minutes and to Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and Platja d'en Bossa; a taxi to Ibiza Town takes about 15 minutes.
+What is the best way to get around Ibiza?
Bus: Island buses connect Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària, Platja d'en Bossa and the airport, with extra summer routes to many beaches and late-night services to the main clubs.