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How to get from Tangier to Barcelona by ferry ?

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

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

Most Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale 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 Tangier to Barcelona simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Tangier to Barcelona Ferry Information

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

To travel by ferry from Tangier to Barcelona, 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 Tangier to Barcelona route is £214. The average ferry crossing time from Tangier to Barcelona is 10 hours 46 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours to reach Barcelona, while the fastest boats will arrive in Barcelona in 7 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Tangier at 13:30. The last boat to Barcelona leaves the port of Tangier at 23:59.

Average price of a Tangier to Barcelona ferry crossing
£214
Price range of ferries Tangier Barcelona (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£63 - £542
Average crossing time Tangier Barcelona
10 hours 46 min
Departure time of first ferry to Barcelona
13:30
Time last ferry leaves for Barcelona
23:59
Arrival time of first ferry to Barcelona
03:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Barcelona
12:30

Why travel by ferry from Tangier to Barcelona?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Tangier to Barcelona ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Barcelona. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Tangier 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. On the Tangier Barcelona 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 Barcelona. However, it is worth asking the Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Barcelona.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Tangier to Barcelona 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. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Tangier-Barcelona crossing, access the outside areas of the Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale ship to take a deep breath of air. 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 Tangier and Barcelona?

If you want to travel between Tangier and Barcelona by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale 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.

Grimaldi Lines Tangier Barcelona
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 Tangier-Barcelona fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Tangier and Barcelona. Grimaldi Lines operates 1 crossings a week to Barcelona from Tangier and the journey time is 27 hours. More information about Grimaldi Lines
27 hours
1 crossings a week
Grandi Navi Veloci Tangier 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 Tangier-Barcelona fares and book a Grandi Navi Veloci ticket between Tangier and Barcelona. Grandi Navi Veloci operates 2 crossings a week to Barcelona from Tangier and the journey time is 37 hours. More information about Grandi Navi Veloci
37 hours
2 crossings a week
La Meridionale Tangier Barcelona
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 Tangier Barcelona crossing at the best price. On Vivanoda, you can compare Tangier-Barcelona fares and book a La Meridionale ticket between Tangier and Barcelona. More information about La Meridionale

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

Port of departure in Tangier

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

Tangier Med
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Port of arrival in Barcelona

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

Barcelona
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Tangier to Barcelona, it will take you at least 27 hours to cover the 579 mi between Tangier and Barcelona.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Tangier and Barcelona in winter) and the ferry company (Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci and La Meridionale). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Tangier and Barcelona.

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

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 Tangier 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 Tangier and Barcelona, you will travel 579 mi.

To go by boat from Tangier to Barcelona, 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 Tangier at 13:30 for Barcelona.

The last ferry to Barcelona usually departs from Tangier at 23:59.

What is a Tangier to Barcelona ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Tangier to Barcelona sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Baleària, Grimaldi Lines, La Meridionale or Grandi Navi Veloci ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Tangier to disembarking in Barcelona. You will also find practical information about Tangier and Barcelona.

Boarding in Tangier

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

  • Presentation at the port of Tangier / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Tangier ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Tangier - Barcelona crossing / At the Tangier ferry terminal, look for the Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale 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 / From the Tangier ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Tangier and Barcelona

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or La Meridionale 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 Barcelona

Here is some information for the disembarkation 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. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Barcelona from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Barcelona Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Barcelona / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Barcelona you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Barcelona has begun!

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