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How to get from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona 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 Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Grandi Navi Veloci or Trasmed. This way you can find the best deal on a Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed 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 Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona Ferry Information

Port of departure
Palma (Mallorca)
Spain
Balearic Islands
Port of Arrival
Barcelona
Spain
Catalonia
Distance
128 mi
Ferry Companies
Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Grandi Navi Veloci, Trasmed
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
7 hours 20 min
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Ferry Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £260 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona route is £78. The average ferry crossing time from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona is 7 hours 38 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 hours 30 min to reach Barcelona, while the fastest boats will arrive in Barcelona in 6 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Palma (Mallorca) at 10:00. The last boat to Barcelona leaves the port of Palma (Mallorca) at 11:30.

Average price of a Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona ferry crossing
£78
Price range of ferries Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £260
Average crossing time Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona
7 hours 38 min
Departure time of first ferry to Barcelona
10:00
Time last ferry leaves for Barcelona
11:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Barcelona
17:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Barcelona
22:00

Why travel by ferry from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona?

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

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. However, when you board a Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci ferry in Palma (Mallorca), you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Barcelona. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Palma (Mallorca), imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Barcelona, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. In Palma (Mallorca), as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Barcelona feeling perfectly zen and energised.

Which companies operate between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona?

If you want to travel between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed 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.

Baleària Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona
Baleària
Founded in 1997, Baleària is a ferry company based in Valencia, Spain. It offers crossings to several destinations in Spain, France and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Palma (Mallorca)-Barcelona fares and book a Baleària ticket between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. Baleària operates 7 crossings a week to Barcelona from Palma (Mallorca) and the journey time is 7 hours 20 min. More information about Baleària
7 hours 20 min
7 crossings a week
Acciona Trasmediterránea Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona
Acciona Trasmediterránea
Acciona Trasmediterránea was founded in 1989 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. The company serves the Mediterranean Sea regions of Spain, France and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Palma (Mallorca)-Barcelona fares and book a Acciona Trasmediterránea ticket between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. Acciona Trasmediterránea operates 12 crossings a week to Barcelona from Palma (Mallorca) and the journey time is 7 hours 30 min. More information about Acciona Trasmediterránea
7 hours 30 min
12 crossings a week
Trasmed Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona
Trasmed
Trasmed operates ferry services to Spain, including ferry services between the ports of Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. On Vivanoda, you can compare Palma (Mallorca)-Barcelona fares and book a Trasmed ticket between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. More information about Trasmed
Grandi Navi Veloci Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona
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 Palma (Mallorca)-Barcelona fares and book a Grandi Navi Veloci ticket between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. More information about Grandi Navi Veloci

Where do the ferries leave from in Palma (Mallorca)? Where do the boats arrive in Barcelona?

Port of departure in Palma (Mallorca)

Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci ferries depart for Barcelona from the following ports in Palma (Mallorca):

Palma de Mallorca
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Port of arrival in Barcelona

Grandi Navi Veloci, Trasmed, Acciona Trasmediterránea or Baleària ships arrive in Barcelona from the following ports:

Barcelona
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona, it will take you at least 7 hours 20 min to cover the 128 mi between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona in winter) and the ferry company (Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed and Grandi Navi Veloci). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona: Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed and Grandi Navi Veloci.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Grandi Navi Veloci, Trasmed.

Before booking, compare the prices of Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Grandi Navi Veloci, Trasmed 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 Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona 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 Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona, you will travel 128 mi.

To go by boat from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £260 for the highest. The average price we observed was £78.

The first ferry leaves Palma (Mallorca) at 10:00 for Barcelona.

The last ferry to Barcelona usually departs from Palma (Mallorca) at 11:30.

What is a Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Acciona Trasmediterránea, Baleària, Grandi Navi Veloci or Trasmed ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Palma (Mallorca) to disembarking in Barcelona. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona.

Boarding in Palma (Mallorca)

Before you set off on your Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation at the port of Palma (Mallorca) / You should arrive at the Palma (Mallorca) ferry terminal within the time limit set by Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Palma (Mallorca) Barcelona crossing / At the Palma (Mallorca) ferry terminal, look for the Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Barcelona / Watch out for voice messages in the Palma (Mallorca) ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Baleària, Acciona Trasmediterránea, Trasmed or Grandi Navi Veloci ship as they wish. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Barcelona

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Barcelona:

  • Barcelona Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Barcelona Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Palma (Mallorca) to Barcelona in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Barcelona.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Barcelona / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Barcelona. At last, your holiday in Barcelona has begun!

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