Fast ferry travel between Gran Canaria and El Hierro

You can travel from Gran Canaria to El Hierro (and viceversa) by fast ferry with Fred. Olsen Express:

1. Gran Canaria → Tenerife

Board a fast ferry from the Port of Agaete in Gran Canaria, to the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Once you disembark, you will be in Tenerife, ready to continue your journey.

2. Tenerife → El Hierro

From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, head to the Port of Los Cristianos. There, you will board another Fred. Olsen Express fast ferry with destination El Hierro, specifically the Port of Valverde.

No, there are no direct ferries between Gran Canaria and El Hierro. However, Fred. Olsen Express offers a flexible route with connection in Tenerife.

If you don't travel by with a car, we also offer a road transport connection via our free Ferry Bus service, which provides a comfortable transfer between ports so you can continue your journey.

The total duration depends on the connection times between ferries. For your convenience, we offer several departures from each port, providing you with more flexibility when organizing your trip between El Hierro and Gran Canaria.

Including the waiting time and the transfer between ports, the journey can take approximately 6 to 7 hours. However, the actual crossing time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Yes, Fred. Olsen Express makes it easy for you to travel with your car on the ferry route between Gran Canaria and El Hierro.

If you are traveling with a vehicle, you must be at the pier ready to board 40 minutes before the ship's departure time.

We offer up to 3 connections a day between Gran Canaria and El Hierro.

Our departures are designed so you can choose the schedule that best suits your needs when traveling from one island to the other.

The ticket to travel from Gran Canaria to El Hierro is available from 45,33€*.

If you are travelling with a vehicle, the price depends on the type of car and availability, as you need to book a specific space for your vehicle.

*Resident price: one way ticket with standard car.

Yes, in addition to the 75% discount for passengers residing in the Canary Islands* or for large families*, Fred. Olsen Express also has the following offers:

• Special prices for children under 26 and over 60: you can travel with up to 20% discount, depending on the route and the characteristics of your trip. To apply  this discount, you must check the box corresponding to your age group in the first step of your purchase.
• Savings packages for families with a car: selecting more than two travelers and a car automatically activates the Savings Packages. These savings packages are available on all routes and you can get discounts of up to 60%.
• Group discounts: If you travel with more than 9 people you can get up to a 25% discount. Request your reservation at this link to enjoy the discount: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/buy-tickets/group-reservation

*Check the legal information necessary to enjoy the discounts for Canary Islands residents (-75%) or large families:

https://www.fredolsen.es/en/information-for-passengers

Yes, all Fred. Olsen Express tickets allow changes. All changes are free of charge for the same fare.

If your original fare is not available on your new travel date, you can either select a new date when it is available or pay the difference between the fares. There is no penalty for ticket changes, and there is no limit to the number of changes you can make.

To cancel your reservation and request a refund, your ticket must be purchased under the Flexible or Gold fares, which are the only fares eligible for refunds. You can find more information here: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/rates

Yes, Fred. Olsen Express allows you to travel with pets on board our fast ferries. For travel between Gran Canaria and El Hierro, there are three accommodation options for your pet:

• Pet Carrier: Suitable for pets up to 10 kg. You must bring your own carrier. Pets can be anywhere in the lounge as long as they remain inside the carrier, flush with the floor, without occupying seats or obstructing escape routes.
• Pet Sofa: Your pet travels in designated pet areas on a mat, attached to your seat.
• Pet Rooms: Outdoor kennels with shade, ventilation, and a personalised camera so you can check on your pet from anywhere on the ship.

More information here.

The sea distance between Gran Canaria and El Hierro, considering both trips, is approximately 105 miles, equivalent to 177kms.