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Bus 204 Sóller - Palma loses five trips a day in winter
With TIB's winter timetable, line 204 goes from 38 to 33 daily trips Monday to Saturday. The cut comes just before the Sóller train closes from 23 November to 1 February, and a petition asks for the summer frequencies to stay.
- Line: TIB 204 Port de Sóller - Palma
- From: 1 November 2026
- Monday to Saturday: 33 departures each way
- Sundays and holidays: 30 departures
Quick summary
- From 1 November 2026, line 204 runs 33 departures each way Monday to Saturday and 30 on Sundays and holidays.
- According to the weekly Sa Veu, until the end of October there were 38 daily trips: five fewer each day.
- There is still a bus every 30 minutes for most of the day; the trips dropped on Sundays are the earliest morning ones and one in the evening.
- From 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027 the Sóller train does not run, so the 204 is the main public transport link to Palma.
- Més per Sóller has started a petition to keep the high-season frequencies all year. We found no public response from TIB.
Updated: 9 November 2026
What changes on line 204
TIB switched its network to winter timetables on 1 November. On line 204, which links Port de Sóller and Sóller with Palma via the Ma-11, the current official timetable lists 33 departures each way Monday to Saturday. Three of them do not run on Sundays or holidays, leaving 30 on those days.
The local weekly Sa Veu de Sóller reports that until the end of October the line ran 38 daily trips, so winter means five fewer trips a day and longer gaps at some times. It also notes that this summer TIB added a fifth bus to the line, raising capacity by 15%.
Why it matters now: the train closes on 23 November
The cut coincides with the winter break of the Ferrocarril de Sóller, which does not run from 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027 (our report). For those ten weeks, anyone travelling between Sóller and Palma without a car will rely mainly on the 204. The tram to the Port also closes until 22 December, with a replacement bus.
First and last buses
- Palma to Sóller: first departure at 6:10 from the Estació Intermodal, last at 0:00.
- Sóller to Palma: first at 6:35 Monday to Saturday (7:05 on Sundays and holidays), last at 23:35.
- Frequency: every 30 minutes for most of the day.
- Sundays and holidays: the 6:30, 7:30 and 21:00 departures from the Port and the 6:35, 7:35 and 20:05 departures from Palma do not run.
All times are on our bus 204 timetable page.
The petition
Més per Sóller has opened an online petition addressed to the President of the Balearic Government, Margalida Prohens, asking for the line to keep its high-season frequencies all year. The organisers say the cut affects valley residents who use the bus to get to Palma. At the time of writing we found no public response from TIB or the Consell de Mallorca.
Tips if you travel this winter
- Check the exact time on the day on tib.org: in winter there is less margin if you miss a bus.
- Early on Sundays: the first bus from Sóller leaves at 7:05.
- For Deià and Valldemossa take line 203.
- With luggage or when there is no bus, see the taxi and transfer options.
- More ideas for these months in Sóller in winter.
Sources
Checked on 9 November 2026: Sa Veu de Sóller, 5/11/2026; official TIB timetable, line 204, from 01/11/2026.
Bus 204 in winter: FAQ
How many buses run from Sóller to Palma in winter?
33 departures each way Monday to Saturday and 30 on Sundays and holidays, on the timetable valid from 1 November 2026.
How many trips has line 204 lost?
According to Sa Veu, five a day: from 38 in season to 33 in winter.
Does the Sóller train run in winter?
Not from 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027. In the meantime, the 204 is the main public transport alternative.
What time is the last bus from Palma to Sóller?
At 0:00 from the Estació Intermodal, every day.
Where can I sign the petition?
On the Més per Sóller petition, open online.