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Gran Canaria Bus Guide 2026: Complete Insider Guide to Public Transport

Up-to-date insider guide to buses in Gran Canaria 2026 — from someone who lives here and uses public transport every day

  • Prices verified August 2026
  • Real routes and timetables
  • Local insider tricks
  • Best tested apps
  • Night transport info

Fares and lines at a glance

  • Airport → Las Palmas€2.30L60 30 min
  • Airport → Maspalomas€4.05L66 40 min
  • Las Palmas → Maspalomas€5.60L1 60 min
  • Bono Guagua (city)€0.42/trip— Las Palmas
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Where are you going?

Yellow or blue: the number one tourist mistake

A turquoise Global island bus and a yellow Guaguas Municipales city bus side by side on a street in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The two fleets you will actually meet: Global in turquoise for the island, Guaguas in yellow for Las Palmas. Photo by Antonio Vera, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Yellow Guaguas Municipales city bus number 656 on line 11 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Yellow · city

Guaguas Municipales

Inside Las Palmas only. With a Bono Guagua a trip costs €0.42.

  • ONLY for Las Palmas city
  • Very cheap with the Bono card
  • Frequent connections
  • Doesn't go to the airport
  • Doesn't go to the resorts
Turquoise Global bus number 875 on line 311 to San Telmo in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Turquoise · island

Global

Everything else: the airport, the south, Mogán, the interior. These are the ones you need to leave the city.

  • Covers the whole island
  • Airport Resorts
  • Las Palmas South
  • Night connections
  • More expensive than urban buses

Photo by Antonio Vera, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Important: Tickets are NOT valid between companies! A Guaguas ticket doesn't work on Global buses and vice versa.

Current Prices and Tickets (August 2026)

Guaguas Municipales (Yellow Urban Buses)

Single Tickets

  • Single trip (cash or card): €1.40
  • Very expensive without the Bono card!

Bono Guagua (Recommended!)

  • Single trip: €0.42 (70% saving!)
  • Card: €8.50 (10 trips)
  • One-off deposit: €1.50
  • Pays off after 3-4 trips

Where to buy: San Telmo bus station, Parque Santa Catalina, or at "Estancos" (kiosks). Ask for "Bono Guagua Sin Contacto" (contactless).

Global (Blue Island Buses)

Airport Las Palmas

Price
€2.30-€2.95
Travel Time
30 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

Airport Maspalomas

Price
€4.05
Travel Time
40 min
Frequency
Every hour

Las Palmas Maspalomas

Price
€5.60-€6.25
Travel Time
45-60 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

Las Palmas Puerto Mogán

Price
€6.80
Travel Time
90 min
Frequency
Every 20 min

Payment: Cash (max. €20 notes), card or TransGC card. IMPORTANT: tell the driver your exact destination!

Take the fares offline Save this page as a PDF before you fly: the fare table, the lines and the timetables all work without mobile data.

Most Important Routes for Tourists

Map of the main bus lines on Gran Canaria Line 60 links Las Palmas with the airport along the east coast. Line 66 runs from the airport straight to Maspalomas. Line 1 follows the whole coast from Las Palmas to Puerto de Mogán via the airport, Maspalomas and Puerto Rico. Line 5 repeats the Las Palmas–Maspalomas run at night. The small dots are the intermediate stops along the corridor: Telde, Vecindario, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés and Arguineguín. Las PalmasAirport (LPA)MaspalomasPuerto RicoPuerto de Mogán
  • L60 · Las Palmas–Airport
  • L66 · Airport–Maspalomas
  • L1 · The whole coast
  • L5 · Night bus (20:00–06:00)
Real island outline, stops at their real coordinates; all four lines follow the GC-1 corridor, drawn in parallel where they share it.
60

Line 60: Las Palmas Airport (DIRECT)

Fastest connection between the city and the airport

Route Details

  • Travel time: 30 minutes
  • Price: €2.30 (San Telmo) / €2.95 (Santa Catalina)
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
  • Hours: 05:15 - 22:15

Stops

  • Santa Catalina (Las Palmas)
  • San Telmo (Las Palmas)
  • Hospital Insular
  • Gran Canaria Airport

Insider tip: Perfect for airport transfers. Buses run until just after 22:00!

1

Line 1: Las Palmas Puerto de Mogán

The most important tourist route — connects everything

Route Details

  • Travel time: 120+ minutes (full route)
  • Price: Depending on destination (€2.30 - €6.80)
  • Frequency: Every 20 minutes (06:00-18:00)
  • Hours: 06:00 - 22:00+

Major Stops

  • San Telmo (Las Palmas)
  • Airport
  • Maspalomas
  • Vecindario
  • Arguineguín
  • Puerto Rico
  • Puerto de Mogán

Perfect for: All the southern resorts. It actually stops everywhere — practically on every corner!

5

Line 5: Las Palmas Maspalomas (NIGHT)

Your lifeline after 22:00!

Route Details

  • Travel time: 60 minutes
  • Price: €4.05 (to Maspalomas)
  • Frequency: Every hour
  • Hours: 20:00 - 06:00

Route

  • Las Palmas (San Telmo)
  • Airport
  • Bahía Feliz
  • Playa del Inglés
  • Maspalomas

Lifesaver: The only continuous night connection to the southern resorts!

66

Line 66: Airport Maspalomas (DIRECT)

Express to the southern beaches

Route Details

  • Travel time: 40 minutes
  • Price: €4.05
  • Frequency: Every hour
  • Hours: 07:30 - 20:30

Stops

  • Airport
  • Bahía Feliz
  • San Agustín
  • Playa del Inglés
  • Maspalomas

Ideal for: Direct transfer from airport to the southern hotels with no detours!

The Best Bus Apps (That I Use Every Day)

Google Maps

My #1 tip!

  • Generally more accurate than the official apps
  • Shows all the lines
  • Real-time data
  • Works offline

Just choose "public transport"

Guaguas Municipales

For urban buses

  • Real-time data
  • Top up the Bono card
  • Las Palmas only
Download app

Global Móvil

For island buses

  • All Global routes
  • Offline timetables
  • No real-time data!
Download app

My real secret tip:

99% of Canarians use Google Maps. Just enter origin and destination, choose "public transport" — done! Generally more accurate than all the other apps combined.

Insider Tips That Actually Save Money

  • Save money

    • Get the Bono card! Cheaper from 3 trips onwards
    • With Global: state your exact destination (often saves money)
    • Bring small notes (max. €20)
    • TransGC card only for long stays

  • Save time

    • Early morning: buses run more punctually
    • 14:00-16:00: fewer buses (siesta)
    • Friday afternoon: plan for traffic
    • Sundays: significantly (!) fewer connections

  • Practical tricks

    • Line 5 = your night-time lifeline!
    • Take screenshots of timetables
    • USB ports on Global buses
    • Bring a jacket (strong air conditioning)

  • Weather tips

    • During Calima: delays are normal
    • Strong winds: north-south routes affected
    • Rain: plan extra time
    • Summer: travel early in the morning (cooler)

Night Service and Alternatives

Important to know

Most buses stop running after 22:30. EXCEPTION: Line 5 runs all night!

Night buses (limited)

  • Line 5Las Palmas Maspalomas (20:00-06:00)
  • GuaguasOnly a few urban night lines

Line 5 is your friend after 22:00!

Alternatives after 22:30

  • Taxi: Las Palmas-Maspalomas ~€50-60
  • Hotel transfer: often cheaper
  • Plan ahead: last bus is usually around 22:00

Tip: taxis cost more at night (surcharge)

Avoiding Common Mistakes

  1. Mistake

    Not specifying your destination precisely

    Problem: "Maspalomas" has 5+ different stops! Vague destination = higher price.

    Solution: say exactly "Maspalomas Faro", "Maspalomas Dunas" or "Playa del Inglés".

  2. Mistake

    Travelling without a Bono card

    Problem: €1.40 instead of €0.42 — that's 3 times more expensive!

    Solution: buy the Bono card on day one. Worth it from 3 trips.

  3. Mistake

    The Sunday shock

    Problem: on Sundays many buses run only every 1-2 hours instead of every 20-30 minutes.

    Solution: check the Sunday timetable on Saturday night!

  4. Mistake

    Confusing the bus companies

    Problem: trying to use a Guaguas ticket on a Global bus (or vice versa).

    Solution: yellow = Las Palmas city only. Blue = the whole island. Tickets are not interchangeable!

Frequently asked questions

How much does the bus cost in Gran Canaria?
With the Bono Guagua card, urban buses cost just €0.42 per trip. Without the card it's €1.40. Island buses (Global) cost between €2.30 (Airport-Las Palmas) and €6.80 (Las Palmas-Puerto Mogán).
Which bus apps are best for Gran Canaria?
Google Maps is the best app for Gran Canaria buses. There's also the official Guaguas Municipales app for urban buses and Global Móvil for island buses.
Do buses run at night in Gran Canaria?
Most buses stop running around 22:30. EXCEPTION: Line 5 runs through the night from Las Palmas to Maspalomas (20:00-06:00).
How do I get from Gran Canaria Airport by bus?
Line 60 goes directly to Las Palmas Airport (€2.30-€2.95, 30 min). Line 66 goes directly to the southern resorts (€4.05, 40 min). Line 1 connects all the major destinations.

Keep planning your trip

Prefer to explore the island by car?

Buses cover the main destinations, but for remote beaches, mountain villages and hiking trailheads, a rental car gives you far more freedom. Check out our complete car rental guide.

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Official Sources and Further Links

Disclaimer: All prices and timetables as of August 2026. Since I use the buses every day, I keep this information as up-to-date as possible. For the latest official timetables, visit the linked websites.