Getting Around Ibiza Without a Car: Buses, Boats, Taxis and Night Transport

You don't need a hire car to enjoy Ibiza. The island is small, the main towns are linked by a public bus network, boats shuttle between beaches, and in summer there are dedicated night buses for clubbers. This guide explains how to get around Ibiza without a car, which options suit which kind of trip, and where a car really does make life easier.

One thing first: routes, timetables and fares change from season to season, and many services shrink or stop in winter. Use this guide to plan, then always check the operator's current timetable before you travel.

Ibiza's Bus Network: The Backbone of Car-Free Travel

Ibiza's public buses are operated by ALSA, and the full list of routes and timetables is on the ALSA Ibiza schedules page. The network is organised into groups of lines, which makes it easier to understand once you know the letters:

  • T lines (main lines) link the big towns, for example Sant Antoni with Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària with Ibiza Town, and Santa Eulària with Sant Joan and Portinatx.
  • A lines (accessibility lines) connect smaller villages and coves, such as Ibiza Town to Ses Salines, or Sant Josep to Cala Vedella.
  • U and UE lines (urban) run around Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària, including the Ibiza Town to Platja d'en Bossa route.
  • P lines (beach lines) are seasonal routes to popular beaches, including Sant Antoni to Platges de Comte (Cala Conta), Cala Bassa and Cala Salada, and a route to Cala Benirràs.
  • AERO lines serve the airport.
  • N and D lines run at night, covered further down.

Ibiza Town's Main Bus Station

In Ibiza Town, many intercity and airport buses use the CETIS bus station. It's worth finding it on a map before your first trip, especially if you're staying in the old town or near the port.

Getting From Ibiza Airport Without a Car

Ibiza Airport sits in the south of the island near Sant Jordi, a short drive from Ibiza Town. Since April 2026 the airport buses are named AERO1 to AERO5, replacing the old L9 and L10 numbers you may still see on older blogs and forums. According to Aena, the airport operator, the routes are:

  • AERO1: Airport, Sant Josep and Sant Antoni.
  • AERO2: Airport, Sant Jordi and Ibiza Town (CETIS bus station).
  • AERO3: an express service between the airport and Ibiza Town.
  • AERO4: Airport, Santa Eulària, Es Canar and Cala Nova.
  • AERO5: Airport, Platja d'en Bossa and Ses Figueretes.

Some of these routes are seasonal or run far less often outside summer, so if you're arriving late at night or in the low season, check the timetable before you land. Taxis wait at the terminal rank as an alternative.

Beach Boats and Water Taxis

Boats are one of the most enjoyable ways to get around Ibiza in summer. You skip the traffic, you get a view of the coastline, and several beaches are easier to reach by sea than by bus.

From Sant Antoni

Small ferries leave from kiosks along the Sant Antoni waterfront to beaches around the bay, including S'Estanyol, Port des Torrent and Playa Pinet. Further along the west coast, boats run from Sant Antoni to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, two of the island's most popular beaches. Tickets are sold at the port kiosks or on board, depending on the company.

From Ibiza Town

City Boat Ibiza runs a regular shuttle between Ibiza Town's port, Marina Ibiza and Marina Botafoch, a short walk from Talamanca beach. The same company also connects Ibiza Town with the top end of Platja d'en Bossa.

Along the East Coast

Santa Eulalia Ferry links Es Canar, Cala Pada, Santa Eulària, Cala Llonga and Ibiza Town. It's a handy way to reach the Punta Arabí hippy market in Es Canar, which is held on Wednesdays.

Most of these boats are seasonal, and their timetables vary month to month, so check the kiosk or the operator's website on the day.

Getting Around Ibiza at Night

Ibiza has two kinds of night bus, and it helps to know the difference.

The Discobus (D lines)

The Discobus is the summer party shuttle, run under the island's public transport contract by ALSA. For the 2026 season, the Discobus ran four lines from June to September, with extra services on two of them in early October for closing parties:

  • D1: Sant Antoni, UNVRS, Amnesia, Pacha and Ibiza Town port.
  • D2: Platja d'en Bossa, Ibiza Town and Pacha.
  • D3: Sant Antoni, UNVRS, DC10, Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza and Platja d'en Bossa.
  • D4: Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària and Es Canar.

You don't need to book; you buy your ticket when you board. Queues can be long around opening and closing times, so leave yourself a buffer.

Regular Night Lines (N lines)

ALSA also lists night lines that connect Ibiza Town with Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària, Sant Jordi, Platja d'en Bossa and the northern villages. Check which ones are running during your dates, since night services depend on the season.

Taxis in Ibiza

Taxis are the easiest door-to-door option without a car, but in peak summer you can face long waits at busy ranks, especially late at night. The official taxi federation, FITIE, takes bookings through a 24-hour central number, 971 33 33 33, and lists local numbers for Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Sant Josep and other areas. A small booking supplement applies when you call ahead.

For early flights, late dinners or trips to remote coves, book in advance rather than hoping to flag one down.

Walking and Cycling

Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària are all walkable once you're in town. In Ibiza Town you can walk from the port up into Dalt Vila, the walled old town, and on to Ses Figueretes. Santa Eulària has a long seafront promenade that's pleasant for an evening stroll.

Bikes and e-bikes can be hired in the main resorts, and they're a nice way to explore flatter areas. Bear in mind that inland Ibiza is hilly, roads can be busy in summer and the heat is intense in July and August, so ride early or late in the day.

Where a Car (or Scooter) Really Helps

Being car-free works best if you stay in or near a main town. It gets harder if you want to:

  • Explore the quiet north coast coves and villages in a single day.
  • Reach remote beaches that buses only serve a few times a day, or not at all.
  • Watch the sunset somewhere remote and get back late.
  • Travel in winter, when many beach buses and boats stop running.

A good middle ground is to stay car-free for most of the trip and hire a car or scooter for just one or two days of exploring.

Which Way of Getting Around Is Best for You?

  • Clubbers staying in Sant Antoni or Platja d'en Bossa: lean on the Discobus in summer, plus taxis booked ahead for odd hours.
  • Beach lovers based in Sant Antoni: use the bay ferries and the boats to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, and the P beach buses.
  • Couples in Ibiza Town: walk the town, take City Boat to Talamanca and use buses to reach Ses Salines.
  • Families in Santa Eulària or Es Canar: combine the east coast ferry, the local buses and the AERO4 airport line.
  • Off-season visitors: check bus timetables carefully and consider hiring a car, as many seasonal routes stop running.

Practical Tips for Car-Free Ibiza

  • Choose where to stay with transport in mind. A base near a main bus stop or port makes everything easier.
  • Check whether your bus accepts card payment and whether the card fare differs from the cash fare.
  • Carry water and sun protection when waiting at rural stops, which often have little shade.
  • Note the time of the last bus or boat back before you settle in at a beach.
  • Recheck timetables each season, since routes, names and frequencies change from year to year.

Find Flights to Ibiza

Once you know where you'll stay and how you'll get around, you can compare flights to Ibiza on Aviasales and pick dates that suit your plans.

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