Air
- Companies: Iberia, Vueling
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours (including layover)
- Distance: 1,879 kilometers
- Costs: Approximately €150 - €250 (depending on advanced booking and availability)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Book your flight well in advance and consider flexible dates; mid-week flights are often cheaper.
Ferry + Train
- Companies: Fred Olsen (Ferry), Renfe (Train)
- Duration: Approximately 8-10 hours (2 hours ferry + 6-8 hours train transfer)
- Distance: 2,000 kilometers (including ferry and train routes)
- Costs: Approximately €70 for ferry, €50 - €90 for train
- Roads/Routes: N/A for ferry; AVE routes in mainland for train travel
Pro Tip: Choose a morning ferry to ensure you connect with train schedules in mainland Spain smoothly.
Bus + Train
- Companies: ALSA (Bus), Renfe (Train)
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours (including bus ride to Los Cristianos, ferry, and train)
- Distance: Approximately 2,150 kilometers
- Costs: Bus €45, Ferry €70, Train €50 - €90; Total: €165 - €205
- Roads/Routes: TF-1 to Los Cristianos, then ferry transfer before taking AVE train.
Pro Tip: Purchase a combined ticket which may offer savings on bus and ferry routes.
Recommendation: The most efficient route is to fly from La Gomera to Barcelona with a stopover for a quick connection. Although taking the ferry followed by train is a scenic alternative, it takes significantly longer. Opt for an early booking via Iberia or Vueling for the best rates.