Tenerife Bus Routes, Timetables & Costs Made Easy

Here’s a comprehensive timetable & cost guide for travelling around Tenerife via TITSA, covering all major tourist corridors and how to pay smartly:

🚌 Key Tourist Bus Routes & Schedules

Route 40: Tenerife South Airport ⇄ Costa Adeje ⇄ Los Cristianos

• Frequency: Every 30–40 minutes from ~06:55 to 22:10 (e.g., stops at El Camisón: 06:55, 07:23, 07:53… up to 22:06)
• Primary stops: Tenerife South Airport (TFS) → Playa de las Américas → Costa Adeje → Los Cristianos
• Useful for: beach resorts, transfer to South Airport

Route 20: Santa Cruz ⇄ Tenerife North Airport

• Frequency: Regular throughout the day
• Purpose: Connects city centre and North Airport

Route 30: Puerto de la Cruz ⇄ Tenerife North Airport

• Frequent service ideal for outbound/inbound flights to the north

Route 343: Puerto de la Cruz ⇄ Tenerife South Airport

• Frequency: Infrequent – check timings
• Alternatives: Transfers may be more reliable

Route 110/111: Santa Cruz ⇄ Costa Adeje / Los Cristianos

• Line 110 gives direct access from Santa Cruz to the south coast
• Line 111 connects Santa Cruz → Los Cristianos → Costa Adeje

Route 102–104: Santa Cruz → La Laguna → Puerto de la Cruz

• Runs frequently through La Laguna, Tacoronte, and then on to Puerto de la Cruz

Local Highlight Route 014: Santa Cruz ⇄ La Laguna

• Frequency:
  • Mon–Fri: Every 5–10 min (6:35–22:30)
  • Weekends: 10–15 min
  • First/last trips: ~00:10–23:40

💶 Fare Structure & Payment Options

Single & Return Tickets

• Typical fares (Tenerife-wide):
  • Urban trip: ~€1.15–€1.45
  • Intercity (e.g., Costa Adeje–Airport): ~€3.20–€3.70 (e.g. Route 40)
  • Long route (e.g., Puerto de la Cruz–South Airport): up to ~€13.55
• Return (same-day): ~10% discount if ≥20 km (titsa.com)

Ten+ Travel Card (physical)

• Cost: Card €2 + top-up (min €5, max €100) (titsa.com)
• Discounted fares: ~20% off short rides; up to ~30% off long intercity journeys
• Unlimited options:
  • 24‑hour: €10 all-island
  • 7‑day: €50 all-island (titsa.com)
• Usage: Tap card when boarding and alighting; exit tap essential, or full fare charged

Ten+ Móvil App

• Functions like top-up or pass on your phone (no plastic card fee) (reddit.com)
• Covers all buses & tram across the island, but may require “whole-island” tickets on southern routes
• Validation via QR scanner onboard (reddit.com)
• Ten+ App Android and Apple

Tram Integration

• Tram and bus fares are fully integrated; same fare for transfers

📊 Q&A Highlights from Visitors

“Can I pay in cash?”
Yes, but fares are slightly higher than card/app, and drivers often don’t give change for large notes (asktenerife.com)

“Is the week pass worth it?”
For heavy travelling the €50 weekly pass is great; otherwise load ~€20–30 on a Ten+ card and use pay-as-you-go (asktenerife.com, reddit.com)

✅ Summary Table: Costs

* e.g., Costa Adeje–Airport, Los Cristianos–Costa Adeje

🧭 Tips for Tourist Use

1. Grab a Ten+ Card at the airport (cost €2 + initial top-up).
2. Activate a 24h/7-day pass via card or app for unlimited travel.
3. Tap in & tap out to avoid full-fare charges.
4. View timetables on Titsa’s site, at stations, or printed at tourist info (metrotenerife.com
5. Night buses (e.g., Route 711 to/from airport) run especially late (reddit.com).
6. Use the app to check real-time times and plan routes efficiently.

✅ Final Words

Tenerife’s Titsa buses, augmented by the Ten+ system, offer an affordable, efficient way to explore both coastal and inland tourist spots. Tap into the pass system early, check bus schedules ahead of time, and you’ll be set for smooth, budget-friendly transport across the island.

Let me know if you want specific schedules for a particular route or day!