Palma Metro: Map 2025, Lines, Tickets & Timetables, Connections

The Palma Metro, a metro system in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is operated by SFM and was inaugurated on 25 April 2007. It consists of two lines, M1 and M2, with a total of 19 stations. From the metro stations there are connections to the SFM metro, buses and the Inca Express train. Stations operate from 6.20am to 10.19pm. There isn’t a direct metro line to the airport, but you can take a bus from the airport to a metro station. The fare for a single metro journey varies depending on the distance travelled.

For those wishing to explore the northern area of Palma de Mallorca, the metro is an efficient means of transport. Animals are not allowed on the metro, with certain exceptions. Interestingly, the Palma Metro is one of the smallest metro systems in Spain. Despite proposals to extend the metro, all have been rejected. Notably, several tourist attractions are accessible near the Son Cladera/Es Vivero station.

The Palma de Mallorca Metro does not operate 24 hours a day, but runs from 6.30am to 11.00pm from Monday to Sunday. The trains are not air-conditioned and do not allow passengers to walk between platforms. In addition, the trains are not driverless and there are no screen doors on the platforms.

The fare for a journey on the Palma de Mallorca Metro is 1.

The metro is operated by Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM).

Metro Map of Palma de Mallorca

Map of Palma Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Palma Metro map in PDF format.

Transportation in Palma de Mallorca

As the capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca is the most populous city in Mallorca, Spain, with Aeropuerto Palma de Mallorca as its main airport and the third busiest in the country.

Public transport in Palma de Mallorca includes interurban and city buses, rail services and the metro. The interurban buses, recognisable by their red and yellow colours, facilitate transfers to trains and the metro. The city buses, on the other hand, are blue, green and white, and are made up of 31 lines with 180 buses. The main railway services are provided by the SFM and the Sóller Railway. SFM operates the Intermodal Station, a hub for bus, train and metro services. Finally, SFM owns and operates the Palma Metro.

History of the Palma Metro

Since the 1990s, numerous political groups have proposed the construction of a metro in Palma de Mallorca. The intention was to meet the transport needs of students at the University of the Balearic Islands and to provide an alternative to the car in the face of increasing traffic congestion. The Palma Metro was first officially proposed during the 2003 regional elections, and its construction was approved on 23 November 2004.

Construction of the Palma Metro officially began on 9 August 2005, starting with the Gran Vía Asima station. The first station to be opened to the public was Jacinto Verdaguer on 18 September 2006, but initially only the regional train service was available at this station.

The Palma Metro was officially inaugurated with the opening of line M1 on 25 April 2007. This was followed by the M2 line, inaugurated on 13 March 2013.

Lines and Stations

The Palma Metro consists of two lines, M1 and M2, and has a total of 19 stations. Here’s a detailed overview of each line and its stations:

Line M1

This line has 9 stations:

Jacinto Verdaguer: This fully accessible station, with a lift, opened on 1 March 2007 for the T2 and T3 trains and on 25 April 2007 for the metro. It has two levels: the first has ticket offices and the second has two platforms for the metro and regional trains.
Intermodal station: This station, one of the terminals of the Palma Metro, is an important transport hub. It started operating on 1 March 2007 for the T1, T2 and T3 trains and on 25 April 2007 for the metro. It has three levels: the first for security checks and ticket offices, the second divided into 2A and 2B with customer service offices for the Palma Metro and tracks for the metro and SFM regional trains, and the third used as a car park.
Son Fuster Vell: An underground station with two tracks and side platforms. It was inaugurated on 25th April 2007 and is located between Son Costa station and Gran Vía Asima station.
Son Costa – Son Fortesa: Located between Son Fuster Vell and Jacinto Verdaguer stations, this station also serves the SFM regional train on weekends and public holidays. Inaugurated on 25 April 2007, it has an underground level with four tracks, separated by a barrier for the metro and the SFM regional railway.
Son Castelló: Named after the industrial area of Son Castelló, this underground station with side platforms is located between Camí del Reis and Gran Vía Asima stations.
Gran Vía Asima: Exclusive to the M1 line, located between Son Castelló and Son Fuster Vell stations.
Son Sardina: Located between the Universidad de las Islas Baleares and Camí dels Reis stations, it is close to the Sóller railway lines and uses side platforms.
Universidad de las Islas Baleares: As the name suggests, it is located near a university and serves as another terminal for the metro.
Camí dels Reis: Located in the industrial area of Son Castelló, between Son Sardina and Son Castelló stations.

Line M2:

This line has 10 stations:

Jacinto Verdaguer: See description under line M1.
Intermodal Station: See description under Line M1.
Son Fuster: Initially built in 2003 and later converted into a metro station, it offers parking services.
Son Costa – Son Fortesa: See description under line M1.
Pont d’Inca: This station started operating as a metro station in 2008, having previously been a FEVE railway service station.
Virgen de Lluc: Originally a FEVE Railway Service station built in 1990, it has two platforms.
Marrachí: One of the oldest stations, Marrachí was built on 24 February 1875 and later housed the metro.
Pont d’Inca Nou: Equipped with parking services and facilities for the disabled, this station is part of the M2 line.
Polígono de Marratxí: Originally built in 2001 for other transport services, it was later converted into a metro station.
Son Cladera/Es Vivero: One of the most recently inaugurated stations, it was opened in 2014.

Connections

The Palma Metro allows seamless transfers to the SFM meter-gauge railway service, the Inca Express train, and various bus lines. Here’s a brief overview of the connections available at each station:

Line M1:

Jacinto Verdaguer: This station serves both metro lines and allows transfers between them. It also has connections with SFM lines T1, T2 and T3.
Intermodal Station: It serves both metro lines and SFM lines T1, T2 and T3.
Son Costa – Son Fortesa station: Both metro lines and SFM lines T1, T2 and T3.
Gran Via Asima: Passengers can connect with EMT bus number 11 from this station.
Son Sardina: Connections with EMT buses L211 and L220 and the Sóller train.
Universidad de las Islas Baleares: Passengers can change to EMT buses number 19 and 20.
Camí dels Reis: From this station you can change to EMT bus number 11.

Line M2:

Son Fuster: The station has connections with SFM’s T2 and T3 lines.
Pont d’Inca: Connections to SFM lines T2 and T3.
Virgen de Lluc: This station offers connections to SFM lines T2 and T3.
Marrachí: From this station you can change to SFM lines T1, T2 or T3, as well as the Inca Express trains.
Pont d’Inca Nou: Connections with SFM lines T2 and T3.
Polígono de Marratxí: The station serves SFM lines T2 and T3.
Son Cladera/Es Vivero: Connections to lines T2 or T3.

Connection to the Airport

Please note that the metro does not serve the airport directly. To get from the airport to the main metro station, Intermodal Station, take the EMT bus number 1, which runs every 13 minutes. From Palma de Mallorca airport, walk about 600 metres to the Aeroport – Arribades bus stop and take bus number 1 towards the port. The journey takes about 20 minutes. After 8 stops, get off at Plaça d’Espanya, where you’ll find the Intermodal station, where you can board the metro.

Schedule, Calendar, and Timetables

Trains run every 20 minutes from all stations.

Please note that the Metro does not operate on Sundays and public holidays. Line M1 starts at 6:35 from the Intermodal Station. Line M2, on the other hand, starts at 6:20 from Marratxí. The metro ends at 20:18 and 22:19 for lines M1 and M2, respectively, at the Intermodal Station.

Customer service is available from 7:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, services are available from 9:00 to 19:00.

Prices, Tickets, and Cards

Ticket options available include Single Ride Ticket, T40, Round Trip Ticket and T20. Prices for the Single Ride Ticket and Round Trip Ticket vary depending on the distance travelled. The T40 ticket costs between €25.20 and €77.25. The T20 ticket costs between €16.80 and €51.40.

The Metro’s payment system uses an Intermodal Card. This card is accepted on several public transport services, including buses and regional trains. However, it’s not valid on the Soller railway and EMT buses. There are four categories of Intermodal Card: Large Family Card, Senior Citizen Card, Youth Card and General Card. All Intermodal Cards cost €3 for the initial purchase and €8 for a replacement if the original card is lost.

Children under the age of four travel free.

Tips for Navigating the Palma Metro

Payments for tickets and cards are only accepted in Euros. If you need to change your currency, there are bureaux de change and banks.
For safety reasons, avoid travelling alone to the outskirts of the city. Always keep an eye on your belongings when using the metro and beware of pickpockets.
If you’re a smoker, there are designated smoking areas outside the stations.
The metro is particularly recommended for travel to the northern regions of Palma de Mallorca.

Rules and Regulations on the Palma Metro

Users of the Palma Metro are expected to adhere to certain rules, including:

Do not attempt to open the doors until the train has come to a complete stop.
Do not walk on the tracks.
Emergency equipment should only be used in genuine emergencies.
Do not enter the driver’s cab.
It is strictly forbidden to carry weapons on trains or platforms.
Smoking is not permitted on trains or platforms.
It is forbidden to carry flammable or explosive objects.
Littering on the tracks is not permitted.
It is not allowed to carry goods that produce unpleasant odours or that may obstruct other passengers.
Bicycles or other similar means of transport are not allowed in stations or on trains.
It is not allowed to occupy more than one seat at a time.
Animals are not allowed on the metro, with the exception of police dogs and guide dogs.
Large pieces of luggage that do not fit under the seats are not allowed.
It is not allowed to listen to music without headphones.
Prams must be kept in the designated pram areas of the train.
Begging is not allowed inside the Metro facilities.
Selling merchandise on trains or in stations is not permitted.
Unauthorised filming or photography is not permitted.
It is not allowed to post advertisements or promotional material inside the Metro facilities.
It is not allowed to damage or delay trains in any way.
The use of counterfeit tickets is strictly forbidden.

Passengers also have some additional responsibilities. They should report their ticket or card if their personal details are illegible. When purchasing tickets or cards at ticket offices, they should ensure that they are given the correct ticket or card. If they receive an incorrect ticket, they should report it before leaving the booth, otherwise they will not be entitled to a refund.

If a station does not have ticket machines, passengers can ask Metro staff to buy tickets or cards.

Customer service offices are located at the Intermodal Station, in Plaça d’Espanya. Here passengers can make suggestions, complain about the Metro service, ask which card to buy, apply for an Intermodal Card, request a replacement card or renew their card. If you prefer to call, the customer service number is +34 971 17 77 77.

Fun Facts

Many of the metro stations were inaugurated on 1 March 2007, a public holiday in the Balearic Islands known as “Day of the Balearic Islands”.
Of all the metros in Spain, the Palma metro has the shortest length.
It has one of the most expensive single tickets for a metro in Spain.
Palma Metro is located on an island, a feature shared by very few other metros in Europe.
The Son Costa – Son Forteza station and the Son Fuster Vell station were originally to be called “Son Oliva” and “Buñola Street” respectively.
During the university entrance exams in June, the metro is busier around the Universidad de las Islas Baleares station. This led to the purchase of newer, higher capacity train models, the SFM Model 81, for this station.
The SFM 81 trains used to display a diagram where line M1 was called line M4.
Marratxí station is the only station in Palma de Mallorca where the Inca Express train stops.
Pont d’Inca station was originally built in 1875 for another railway service.
Pont d’Inca Station also houses a library and serves as a music venue for a local band.
Son Sardina station is unique in the Palma Metro network as it is the only open-air station.

Future Expansions

There have been proposals to extend the metro, but these have been rejected due to the 2008 recession and lack of political support. Among the rejected proposals were the construction of a station near the airport and another near the Son Espases hospital.

Nearby Attractions

Using Son Cladera/Es Vivero station as a reference point, the following tourist attractions can be reached by metro

Castell de Bellver: The journey takes approximately 43 minutes. From Son Cladera/Es Vivero station, take metro line M2 in the direction of the Intermodal Station. After three stops (6 minutes), get off at the Intermodal Station. Walk to Plaça d’Espanya and take bus 104 towards the port. After 15 minutes and 9 stops, get off at Passeig Marítim. Finally, walk for about 15 minutes in the direction of Carrer Camilo José Cela, s/n, 07014 Palma.
Bullfighting ring: The whole trip takes about 12 minutes. From Son Cladera/Es Vivero station, take the M2 metro line in the direction of the Intermodal station. After 6 minutes, get off at Jacint Verdaguer. Finally, walk for about six minutes towards Avinguda Gaspar de Bennazar Avenue, 07004 Palma.
Parc de la Mar: The whole trip takes about 36 minutes. Take the metro (line M2) from Son Cladera/Es Vivero station in the direction of the Intermodal Station. When you get to the Intermodal Station, take bus 104 towards Magaluf for five minutes. After two stops, get off at Catedral. Finally, walk about five minutes to Parc de la Mar, Carrer de la Portella, 10, 07001 Palma de Mallorca.
Cala Major: The whole trip takes about 39 minutes. Take the metro (line M2) from Son Cladera/Es Vivero station to the Intermodal station. Once at the Intermodal Station, take bus 104 towards Magaluf for 20 minutes. After 7 stops, get off at Palau Marivent. Finally, walk towards Cala Major for about one minute.
Ciudad Jardín: The whole trip takes about 40 minutes. From Son Cladera/Es Vivero, take the metro towards the Intermodal Station. When you get to the Intermodal Station, walk towards Plaça d’Espanya for about a minute. Then take bus 15 towards S’Arenal for about 15 minutes. After 9 stops, get off at La Gruta. Finally, walk for about 9 minutes in the direction of Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fuster, 227, 07007 Palma.