How to Get to Teide Without a Car
Without a car you have two options: a tour with pickup from the north or south, or the TITSA bus (guagua). The tour sorts out the transfer and the cable car ticket if you include it. With the bus you have to work out the outbound and return times yourself.
Booking options
Teide with cable car from the north
Paid separately · Lunch
Teide with cable car from the south
Paid separately · Lunch
Teide from the north, optional cable car
Optional on site · Cable car (€37 per non-resident adult)
Teide from the south, optional cable car
Paid separately · Optional cable car
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What changes from one option to another
Tour with cable car
From the north or the south, transport and the cable car ticket come in the same booking. It lasts 7 to 9 h and is the simplest way if you only want to go up to La Rambleta.
Tour without the cable car ticket
Choose the north or the south depending on where you stay. The trip is 7 h with pickup, and the cable car ticket is bought separately, online only, and should be booked in advance.
TITSA bus
Line 348 links Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava and the Parador. Line 342 leaves from Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos via Vilaflor. Line 341 runs around the park. Check the outbound and return times on titsa.com before you set out.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get to Teide by bus?
Yes. Line 348 leaves from Puerto de la Cruz and line 342 from Costa Adeje. Check the outbound and return times first, because you need to be able to get back.
How far is it from my accommodation to the cable car station?
By road: Puerto de la Cruz, about 45 km; Los Cristianos, 47 km; Los Gigantes, 52 km; Santa Cruz, 64 km. These are approximate distances to the base station.
Which road do I take if I rent a car?
From Santa Cruz and La Laguna, the TF-24. From Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava, the TF-21. From Los Gigantes, the TF-38 via Chío. From the south, the TF-21 from Vilaflor.
How do I know if the road is open?
Check the live status on the Cabildo de Tenerife website (tenerife.es) or call the Road Information Centre, 900 210 131.