How to get to La Gomera: the complete guide

La Gomera is one of the smallest Canary Islands, known for its unique biodiversity. The island is an official UNESCO biosphere reserve, as it has many impressive natural mountainous sights, tropical forests and stunning beaches.

To make the best of your holidays in the Canaries, we suggest that you check our La Gomera travel guide for more information and tips about what to do and see on the island. But first, let’s see all the ways to get to La Gomera.

Flight or ferry to La Gomera?

La Gomera has a main port in San Sebastián which connects the island to the rest of the Canaries all year long. Additionally, there is an airport located on its southern coast.

Though plane trips have their perks, traveling by ferry is surely more fun. Ferry rides are the perfect way to get in the mood for your vacation in the Canaries. Read below the key benefits of traveling by ferry to La Gomera:

• Bringing your vehicle to La Gomera has never been easier, thanks to ferry traveling. 
• If you wish to travel smoothly, ferry traveling is the answer. You can stay comfortably seated or stroll around on the open deck.
• Traveling by ferry with your pet is also more convenient than flying. Sit back and enjoy the ferry ride to La Gomera with your little friend.
• Traveling by ferry to La Gomera is the greenest way to visit the Canary Islands. Read all about sustainable ferry travel on Ferryhopper.

Amazing natural landscape in La Gomera

How to get to La Gomera from the Canary Islands

Getting to La Gomera from the rest of the Canaries by ferry is one of the easiest ways to reach the beautiful island. We gathered below information about the most popular ferry connections and how long it takes to get to La Gomera from nearby islands.

Traveling from Tenerife to La Gomera

La Gomera and Tenerife are well-connected to each other. You can catch a ferry from the port of Los Cristianos in Tenerife to the port of San Sebastián throughout the year.

The ferry companies Naviera Armas and Fred. Olsen Express serve the Tenerife - La Gomera ferry route with several daily crossings. The trip with the high-speed ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera lasts less than 1 hr and the price of a standard ferry ticket starts at €42.

Note: the Tenerife airport serves flight routes to La Gomera. The duration of the flight is approximately 40 min.

Getting to La Gomera from La Palma

There are usually 2-3 daily sailings from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma to that of San Sebastián, operated by Naviera Armas and Fred. Olsen Express.

The La Palma - La Gomera ferry ride lasts approximately 3.5-5 hr, depending on the route and the company you choose. Rarely, there are also connections that last up to 10 hr. The price for a standard ferry ticket from La Palma usually starts at €58, though the final cost may be higher or lower depending on the season.

How to get to La Gomera from Gran Canaria

As of now, there isn’t a direct ferry route from Gran Canaria to La Gomera. The fastest and easiest way to reach the island is by choosing Tenerife as an intermediate stop during your ferry trip. 

In general, you should keep in mind that the total travel time from Gran Canaria to La Gomera is usually 5-8 hr, though it can vary greatly depending on the stop in Tenerife. The price for both ferry tickets starts at €75.

Note: there are direct flights from Gran Canaria to La Gomera. The flight lasts around 50 min.

The El Guro settlement near Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera

Ferry from mainland Spain to La Gomera

There aren’t any ferry crossings from mainland Spain to La Gomera. Furthermore, the only direct flights to the island are from Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

 In case you want to bring your vehicle to the island, you should take a ferry from the ports of Cádiz or Huelva to Tenerife and continue your ferry journey to La Gomera. 

Book ferry tickets to La Gomera

Ready for the most unique holidays in the Canaries? On Ferryhopper, you can find all ferry routes to La Gomera and the respective ferry schedules in Spain. Compare prices and companies, check timetables and book cheap ferry tickets to La Gomera easily and quickly!

Tip: on our Map of ferries, you can find all ferry connections between La Gomera and other Spanish ports. Don’t forget to check our island hopping guide for the Canaries for more travel inspiration!