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How to get from Barcelona to Tangier by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Barcelona to Tangier ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Barcelona to Tangier is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Barcelona to Tangier can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Barcelona to Tangier ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale or Grandi Navi Veloci. This way you can find the best deal on a Barcelona Tangier ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Barcelona to Tangier simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Barcelona to Tangier Ferry Information

Port of departure
Barcelona
Spain
Catalonia
Port of Arrival
Tangier
Morocco
Distance
579 mi
Ferry Companies
Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale, Grandi Navi Veloci
Frequency of crossings
5 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
28 hours
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Ferry Barcelona Tangier: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Barcelona to Tangier, you'll find tickets range from £63 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £542 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Barcelona to Tangier route is £214. The average ferry crossing time from Barcelona to Tangier is 29 hours 49 min. The slowest ferries will take 33 hours to reach Tangier, while the fastest boats will arrive in Tangier in 28 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Barcelona at 03:00. The last boat to Tangier leaves the port of Barcelona at 14:30.

Average price of a Barcelona to Tangier ferry crossing
£214
Price range of ferries Barcelona Tangier (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£63 - £542
Average crossing time Barcelona Tangier
29 hours 49 min
Departure time of first ferry to Tangier
03:00
Time last ferry leaves for Tangier
14:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Tangier
07:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Tangier
20:15

Why travel by ferry from Barcelona to Tangier?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Barcelona to Tangier ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Tangier. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Barcelona to Tangier is an ideal way to travel.

Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Barcelona to Tangier by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
Generally speaking, to get to Tangier or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Barcelona Tangier ferry journey with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or La Meridionale, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With other modes of transport, we are often limited to 1 piece of luggage, and each additional piece of luggage is charged. On the Barcelona Tangier ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Tangier. However, it is worth asking the La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Tangier.

Which companies operate between Barcelona and Tangier?

If you want to travel between Barcelona and Tangier by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

La Meridionale Barcelona Tangier
La Meridionale
La Méridionale is a French shipping company operating ferry services to Corsica and Sardinia from Marseille. With Vivanoda, your ferry comparator, you can book a La Méridionale Barcelona Tangier crossing at the best price. On Vivanoda, you can compare Barcelona-Tangier fares and book a La Meridionale ticket between Barcelona and Tangier. More information about La Meridionale
Grimaldi Lines Barcelona Tangier
Grimaldi Lines
Established in 1947, Grimaldi Lines is based in Naples, Italy. It offers ferry services to several destinations in Europe and North Africa. On Vivanoda, you can compare Barcelona-Tangier fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Barcelona and Tangier. Grimaldi Lines operates 1 crossings a week to Tangier from Barcelona and the journey time is 28 hours. More information about Grimaldi Lines
28 hours
1 crossings a week
Grandi Navi Veloci Barcelona Tangier
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grandi Navi Veloci is an Italian company and one of the leaders in passenger transport in the Mediterranean. It serves Italy (Sicily and Sardinia), Spain, Tunisia, Algeria, France and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Barcelona-Tangier fares and book a Grandi Navi Veloci ticket between Barcelona and Tangier. Grandi Navi Veloci operates 4 crossings a week to Tangier from Barcelona and the journey time is 29 hours 50 min. More information about Grandi Navi Veloci
29 hours 50 min
4 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Barcelona? Where do the boats arrive in Tangier?

Port of departure in Barcelona

La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci ferries depart for Tangier from the following ports in Barcelona:

Barcelona
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Port of arrival in Tangier

Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or La Meridionale ships arrive in Tangier from the following ports:

Tangier Med
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Barcelona to Tangier, it will take you at least 28 hours to cover the 579 mi between Barcelona and Tangier.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Barcelona and Tangier in winter) and the ferry company (La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines and Grandi Navi Veloci). There are currently 5 crossings a week between Barcelona and Tangier.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Barcelona and Tangier: La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines and Grandi Navi Veloci.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale, Grandi Navi Veloci.

Before booking, compare the prices of Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale, Grandi Navi Veloci on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Barcelona Tangier ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Barcelona and Tangier, you will travel 579 mi.

To go by boat from Barcelona to Tangier, you can find prices ranging from £63 for the lowest, to £542 for the highest. The average price we observed was £214.

The first ferry leaves Barcelona at 03:00 for Tangier.

The last ferry to Tangier usually departs from Barcelona at 14:30.

Experience a Barcelona to Tangier ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Barcelona to Tangier sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Barcelona Tangier cruise on board Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale or Grandi Navi Veloci, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Barcelona to disembarkation in Tangier. You will also find practical information about Barcelona and Tangier.

Ready for boarding in Barcelona

Here are the steps to embark before your Barcelona Tangier ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Barcelona / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Barcelona ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Barcelona - Tangier crossing / In Barcelona, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or La Meridionale ticket offices at the Barcelona ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Tangier / From the Barcelona ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or La Meridionale staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Barcelona and Tangier

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the La Meridionale, Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Tangier

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Tangier:

  • The ferry enters Tangier Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Tangier from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Tangier Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Tangier / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Tangier you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Tangier is waiting for you!

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