Using the bus in Torrevieja: the new network, simply explained.
Torrevieja launched its reorganised city bus network at the end of July. The useful part for visitors is knowing how often buses run, which areas are covered and which new fare details are not fully rolled out yet.
For visitors · La Mata without timetable confusionChecked 13 Aug 2026
Torrevieja to La Mata: the simple version.
If you only want to reach La Mata, you do not need to decode the whole network map. In the new network, routes 7 and 8 connect the centre with La Mata.
Found an old timetable showing “Line A”?That belongs to the previous network. The new route structure has been in force since 27 July 2026. For La Mata, use routes 7 or 8 rather than an old Line A PDF.
Start in the centreAv. Doctor Gregorio Marañón, 7
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Destination in La MataC/Mayor, 59
7
Route 7
via Ramón Gallud and Avenida de París
Useful if you are coming from the city centre or Avenida de París.
8
Route 8
via the bus station and Cabo Cervera
Useful for the bus station, northern coast and Cabo Cervera.
How often does it run in July and August?
The city currently publishes service intervals for the new network rather than one visitor-friendly departure list. These are the high-season frequencies to expect.
Route 7
Mon–Fri
07–09: 22 min · 09–21: 24 min
Saturday
until 21:00: 20 min
Sun / holiday
until 21:00: 22 min
after 21:00
20 min
Route 8
Mon–Fri
07–10: 17 min · 10–21: 18 min
Saturday
07–10: 14 min · 10–21: 17 min
Sun / holiday
07–10: 14 min · 10–21: 16 min
after 21:00
16 min
For your actual journey
Check the current departure at the stop or through the official transport information. The network has only recently changed and minute-by-minute times can move.
The new network started on 27 July 2026. It includes one circular route, eight other daytime routes and three night routes, linking the centre with areas including La Mata, residential districts, shopping areas and the university hospital.
During the high season, published daytime frequencies vary by route and time of day, generally between about 14 and 30 minutes. The three night routes run every 60 minutes in the published summer timetable.
How late do buses run?
Daytime services generally start around 07:00 and finish between roughly 23:15 and 23:45 depending on the route. The night network continues until 03:30 in the published high-season schedule.
For a specific journey, check the current stop or official transport information rather than relying only on the general frequency range.
Why Google Maps is not enough here yet
For visitors, Torrevieja's city buses can still be harder to understand than they should be. The network is in a transition phase, so we would not rely on Google Maps as the only source for local bus planning. A missing or unclear connection in the app does not automatically mean that no local bus runs there.
The city currently points passengers to the official network map, the new transport website and QR codes at stops and on buses. More digital systems are still being rolled out. The practical approach is to identify the right local line on the official map first, then check the current departure information at the stop or with the operator.
What about fares and the Tourist Card?
The city has published a new fare structure including a €1.35 single ticket, a €9 ten-trip pass and Tourist Cards priced at €8 for three days and €16 for seven days. Those figures come from the initially approved new tariff ordinance.
The city's implementation schedule says the new cards, passes and fare system are due to be introduced in October 2026. Until then, check the fare actually in force before buying a ticket or pass.
Can you stay in Torrevieja without a car?
For the centre, seafront, beaches and many everyday trips, yes. The new network makes a car-free stay easier. A car is still more convenient if you plan frequent trips outside Torrevieja or want maximum flexibility between places that are far apart.
Sources & transparency
For current information, we prefer official primary sources and clearly separate plans from changes that are already in place.
