Key facts
| Maximum number of zone jumps charged per journey | 4 jumps3,4 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of changes on one ticket (up to 3 lines) | 2 changes3,4 2+ sources agree |
| Maximum interval between connections (from leaving one line to boarding the next) | 60 min4 1 source |
| Penalty for failing to tap the bank card when leaving | 0.3 EUR4 1 source |
| Pre-authorisation on the bank card (released after the journeys are settled) | 20 EUR4 1 source |
| Group that can use one bank card with the group discount (up to) | 5 people4 1 source |
| First issue of the Targeta Única | 0 EUR1 1 source |
| Duplicate Targeta Única after loss or theft | 8 EUR1 1 source |
| Largest banknote accepted when buying a ticket from the driver | 20 EUR2 1 source |
| Lowest cash ticket price on a TIB bus | 3 EUR5,6 2+ sources agree |
| Highest cash ticket price on a TIB bus | 13.5 EUR5,6 2+ sources agree |
| Tickets | There is no single price: the fare depends on the number of zone jumps (0 to 4). The bank card price table is an image on tib.org and could not be read. |
| Best time to go | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 5 min, 1.4 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- Restrictions: The zone system does not cover EMT city buses in Palma or the Tren de Sóller; a cash ticket is valid on one line only, with no changes
Questions and answers
Can a tourist buy an Intermodal card and travel for free in Mallorca?
No. TIB describes the General, Jove and Pensionista profiles as intended for people registered as residents in the Balearic Islands, and a residence certificate is not accepted for journeys. For visitors, TIB points to payment by bank card.
How does paying by bank card work on a TIB bus?
You tap your card when boarding and again when getting off, on the same device. All journeys are charged the next day as a single amount. The bank may block up to 20 EUR, which is released after settlement.
What is the most I will pay for one journey on a TIB bus?
No more than four zone jumps, even on a longer route with changes. With a bank card, the changes (up to two) must fit within 60 minutes.
Can I pay cash to the driver on a TIB bus?
Yes, but only with notes of up to 20 EUR, and the ticket is valid only on that line (no changes). TIB encourages bank card payment because the fares are noticeably lower.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Mercat de l'Olivar, Palma 0.4 km
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca (PGI) 0.9 km
- Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI) 0.9 km
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu) 1.2 km
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina 1.3 km
Beaches
- Cala Major 4.9 km
- Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) 9.8 km
Hiking trails
Towns and villages
- Palma de Mallorca 0.9 km
Festivals and events
- Nit de l'Art, Palma art night 0.5 km
- Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade 0.9 km
- Festa de l'Estendard, Palma 0.9 km
- Holy Week in Palma 1.2 km
- Sant Joan Night, Palma 1.4 km
Related
More in this region: Palma and the Bay of Palma
Sources
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorcard.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.