2,356 m → 3,555 m · about 8 min
Teide Cable Car — Tickets, Hours & Tours to 3,555 m
A return ticket is €42 for a non-resident adult (children 3–13 €21). The ride takes about 8 minutes to 3,555 m; the summit trail above needs a separate permit. With pickup and the ticket included, a tour is €92.
Updated Oct 2026Prices checked Oct 2026 · volcanoteide.com & GetYourGuide
7 h · cable car included56 pickup points · north & south
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Cable car
3,555 m
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Cable car ticketHotel pickupGuideSummit permit
from€92per person · free cancellation 24 hCheck dates
In shortKey takeaways
€42 return on your ownNon-resident adult; children 3–13 €21; residents €10.50.
About 8 minutes upFrom the base at 2,356 m to 3,555 m; the car park opens at 8:00.
The summit is not includedThe last stretch to 3,715 m needs a €15 permit from Tenerife ON.
Wind can stop itClosures come with little notice, most often December–February.
Official prices
Teide cable car tickets and prices
Buy the ride on the operator’s site — or take a tour that includes it.
Teide cable carTicket types and prices
ReturnNon-resident adult€42
ReturnChild 3–13€21
One wayNon-resident adult€23.50
Return + audio guideAdult€45.50
Return + Pico Viejo tourAdult€54.50
ReturnResident adult€10.50
No ticket includes the summit permit.
2,356 mBase station · car park from 8:00
≈ 8 minRide time, one way
3,555 mUpper station · Pico Viejo & La Fortaleza viewpoints
Buy ticketsvolcanoteide.com — official operatorvolcanoteide.com, Oct 2026 · ride time: operator tour pages
Ready to book?Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer 4.3 (6,206) from €92Check dates
Plan the day
Teide cable car opening hours and closures
First car at 9:00, last ride up about an hour before closing — later in summer, earlier in winter.
8:00Car park opens9:00First car up≈ 1 h before closeLast car up17:00 – 18:40Closes, by season
SummerOpen until about 18:40 — the longest days.
WinterOpen until about 17:00; snow and ice up high.
Wind closuresLittle notice, most often Dec–Feb; refunds under standard conditions.
volcanoteide.com, Oct 2026 · check the day’s hours on the operator’s site
Three ways up
Mount Teide cable car on your own vs with a tour
With a car, on your own is cheapest. Without one, a tour saves the long bus day; at sunset only a tour gets you up.
On your own
€42ticket only
- Cable car return
- Your own timing
- Transport — car or bus
- Guide
About 1 h by car from Costa Adeje; bus lines 342 and 348 run once a day each way.
Sightseeing by carTour with the ticket
€92per person, from
- Cable car return
- Pickup, 56 points
- Official guide
- Summit permit
Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket · ★ 4.3 · 6,206 reviews · 7 h
Check datesSunset with the cable car
€159per person, from
- Evening cable car ride
- Sunset & stargazing
- Dinner
- Hotel pickup
Mount Teide Sunset and Stars Tour with Cable Car · ★ 4.2 · 118 reviews · 8 h
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Want Teide without the cable car? A 5-hour group trip visits the park and the cable car visitors’ centre exhibition, from €52 (★ 4.3, 42 reviews).Teide tours volcanoteide.com · GetYourGuide product pages · titsa.com — Oct 2026
Above the top station
Guided ascent with the permitAscent to Teide Peak with Official Permit and Live Guide4.9 (30)€135Check dates
Teide cable car and the peak permit
The cable car stops at 3,555 m. From the top station, two trails lead to viewpoints without a permit; the Telesforo Bravo trail to the 3,715 m summit needs one.
€15permit, adult · free under 14
56 daysreleased ahead, new week on Mondays
2 hslots, 9:00–17:00
Guided ascent with the permitAscent to Teide Peak with Official Permit and Live Guide4.9 (30)€135Check datesPermit: Tenerife ON · altitude: IGN survey 3,715 m (many operators quote 3,718 m) · Oct 2026
2,356 m
Cable car baseCar park from 8:00 · start here
Cable car · about 8 min · €42 return
3,555 m
Upper stationPico Viejo & La Fortaleza viewpoints · no permit
Telesforo Bravo trail · permit €15
3,715 m
SummitHighest point in Spain
Reviews
Teide cable car reviews
Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer
Check dates · €92Read our full review
4.3
6,206 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.5
Transport4.5
Value4.1
PraisedKnowledgeable guides, smooth driving, the landscape at the top
Warned aboutThe most-reviewed Teide tour, with a lower score than smaller tours — the value score is 4.1
“A superb day out, the guide spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable.”
JJulie · Oct 2026 · Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer
“As a solo traveller, I felt completely comfortable travelling with this company.”
AAlannah · Oct 2026 · Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer
“The volcano itself is very impressive and exciting to hike around.”
RRon · Oct 2026 · Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer
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8 questions
Teide cable car FAQ
Short, direct answers. Every answer stays open — collapse them if you like.
How much is the Teide cable car?
A return is €42 for a non-resident adult and €21 for children 3–13; one way is €23.50. Residents pay €10.50 return.
How long is the Teide cable car ride?
About 8 minutes each way, from the base station at 2,356 m to the upper station at 3,555 m.
Does the Teide cable car go to the summit?
No. It stops at 3,555 m. The trail to the 3,715 m summit needs a €15 permit from Tenerife ON, booked up to 56 days ahead.
What are the Teide cable car opening hours?
The first car goes up at 9:00 and the last about an hour before closing, which is around 17:00 in winter and up to 18:40 in summer. Check the operator’s site for the day you go.
Is the Teide cable car closed in wind?
Yes, it can close with little notice in strong wind, most often from December to February. Tickets are refunded under the operator’s standard conditions.
Is a tour with the cable car worth it?
Without a car, usually yes: the Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket includes pickup from 56 points and the ticket from €92, while the bus up runs once a day. With a car, a ticket on your own is €42.
Can you take the Teide cable car at sunset?
Only on a tour: the Mount Teide Sunset and Stars Tour with Cable Car includes an evening ride, stargazing and dinner, from €159.
Who should not take the Teide cable car?
The tour pages advise against it for children under 3, pregnant travellers and people with heart or breathing conditions, because of the altitude.
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