Palma-East Menorca
Palma-Mahón
The rare direct link from Palma to Mahón - check the travel date before you plan, and compare it with the fast ferry from Alcúdia.
- Trasmed: around 6-hour day crossing, roughly one departure a week
- Arrives directly in eastern Menorca, vehicle deck and cabins on board
- Check-in with Trasmed: 60 minutes with a vehicle, 30 minutes on foot
What you should know about the crossing
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Getting there & the terminal
Ferries from Palma depart from the Estaciones Marítimas in the Portopí district, at the Paraires and Poniente piers west of the centre. Your booking confirmation states which Estación Marítima Trasmed uses for your departure - follow that, not the route name. By car, follow the signs for "Port" or "Estaciones Marítimas" from the Ma-20 ring road.
Check-in & departure
According to verified operator information, check-in with Trasmed closes 60 minutes before departure with a vehicle and 30 minutes before on foot. Have photo ID and your boarding card ready; with a vehicle, the type, length and height, including any add-ons, must match your reservation. Departure is usually in the morning and arrival in the afternoon - the exact time of your departure is shown in the timetable.
On board
Trasmed sails the route with conventional ferries such as the Ciudad de Granada or the Ciudad de Sóller. For the six-hour crossing you can choose between a seat and a cabin; a cabin is only guaranteed if it's bookable for your departure. Catering is available on board, and the vehicle deck stays closed during the crossing - take up anything you'll need on the way.
Vehicles, bicycles & pets
Cars, motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles travel on board; give the full dimensions, since an incorrect category becomes a problem at check-in. Pets travel with Trasmed in pet cabins or in the areas approved for them, and must be included in the reservation. The booking step shows what accommodation is available for your departure.
Arrival & onward travel
Mahón lies in eastern Menorca, and the port stretches deep into the natural harbour; ferries dock at the Cós Nou commercial quay, with the exact berth shown in your booking. From here you're well placed for the east of the island - for the west around Ciutadella, the ferry from Alcúdia is the shorter option.
Tickets & fares
The from-price is shown live and depends on travel date, number of passengers, vehicle, accommodation and fare. Since the route runs only about once a week, book early: vehicle spaces and cabins are limited on each departure. Cancellation and rebooking follow the terms of the chosen fare; the price overview explains how the Menorca fares are structured.
Route and port
From Palma straight to eastern Menorca
Palma-Mahón is the only ferry link running directly from Mallorca's capital to eastern Menorca. Trasmed operates it with conventional ferries as a roughly six-hour day crossing, according to the timetable data around once a week and not in every month of the year.
That makes the route a matter of timing: if the sailing day suits your trip, you save the overland leg from Ciutadella to Mahón. If not, the Alcúdia-Ciutadella fast ferry gets you to Menorca several times a day in a good hour - though on the west coast.
- Crossing
- approx. 6 hours
- Ferry line
- Trasmed
- Frequency
- approx. once a week
- From price
- €21
Next departures
FAQ Palma-Mahón
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Palma-Mahón ferry link.
How long does the ferry from Palma to Mahón take? +
Around six hours. Trasmed operates conventional ferries, not a fast ferry; the crossing runs during the day, usually departing in the morning. The time of the specific departure is in the timetable.
How often does the ferry from Palma to Mahón run? +
Rarely - according to the timetable data, around once a week, and not every month. An empty day in the timetable is normal here; check the exact date before booking accommodation or your return crossing.
How much does the ferry from Palma to Mahón cost? +
The from-price is shown live and depends on travel date, number of passengers, vehicle, onboard accommodation and fare. The price overview explains how the Menorca ferry fares are structured.
Can I take a car or motorhome? +
Yes, Trasmed's ferries have a vehicle deck for cars, motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles. Give the length and height, including any roof box or bike rack, when booking; with a vehicle, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure.
Can my dog come on the ferry? +
Yes. Trasmed is pet-friendly, with pet cabins and areas where animals are allowed on board. The pet must be included in the reservation; the accommodation available depends on the ship in service.
Is Alcúdia-Ciutadella the better choice? +
For the crossing alone, usually yes - several times a day and in a good hour, but to the west coast. Palma-Mahón is worthwhile if your destination is in eastern Menorca and the weekly sailing day fits your trip.