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Palma to Barcelona Ferry

Depart from Palma de Mallorca for Barcelona on a conventional ferry. Check the terminal and the deadline for your carrier before leaving Palma city or driving across the island.

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Choose Spain as your place of departure, then select Palma - Barcelona. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.

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Route guide

Plan your ferry from Palma to Barcelona

Palma and Alcúdia both offer routes to Barcelona. A hotel booking that says “Mallorca” does not tell you which terminal is closest. For the island’s north, compare the drive to Palma with the faster Alcúdia crossing. Alcúdia to Barcelona ferry guide.

On a GNV booking, the Palma terminal guide gives Av. de Gabriel Roca 44D. For other carriers, use the terminal on the ticket. Drivers and pedestrians can be sent to different entrances even when their ship sails from the same port. GNV’s Palma fares and terminal guide.

Before booking a train from Barcelona Sants, compare disembarkation, the journey out of the port and the train’s boarding time. A Palma sailing’s scheduled mainland arrival is the time at the berth.

GNV lists a direct Palma-to-Barcelona example of around 6 hours 30 minutes. Baleària gives seven to eight hours for the conventional crossing from Palma. Compare the itinerary you intend to use, since the figures are for different ships and services. GNV’s Palma fares and terminal guide · Baleària’s Mallorca–Barcelona route guide.

If you want a cabin, check the daytime as well as the overnight product: a sailing that takes most of the day need not have the same accommodation for sale as a night departure. A lead passenger price may cover seating only.

Travelling the other way? Read the Barcelona to Palma ferry guide.

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Ferry companies

Ferry operators on the Palma–Barcelona route

Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.

Baleària

Baleària’s conventional Palma option can suit a longer seated journey or a cabin where offered. Its fast-ferry travel time from Alcúdia applies to a departure in a different part of Mallorca. Keep the port name on your ticket handy when arranging a lift.

For a party with pets or a car, compare the overall booking from Palma before adding a night’s accommodation in Barcelona. Check the reservation shows each passenger, any pet space and the actual car dimensions.

Cars, motorcycles and foot passengers
Cabins or reserved seating depending on ship
Pet-friendly accommodation and onboard services

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GNV

GNV’s Palma instructions call for arrival two hours before sailing with a vehicle and one hour before on foot. Only the driver may access the garage after check-in. Pack everyone’s boarding documents and what they need on deck first. GNV’s Palma fares and terminal guide.

Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Palma, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.

Cars, vans, motorhomes and motorcycles
Cabins and Pullman-style seats
Pet travel and onboard dining

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Trasmed

Trasmed makes a specific exception for foot passengers at Palma: it asks them to be at boarding at least 45 minutes ahead, rather than the usual 30. Its vehicle deadline is 60 minutes. Follow any earlier requirement on the booking. Trasmed’s ticket and check-in conditions.

Trasmed normally opens online check-in seven days ahead. Go through the steps for the company operating your sailing, since its terms identify partner departures that require check-in at the port. Save the boarding passes before leaving for Palma.

Mainland–Balearic service in the current route directory
Vehicle and foot-passenger travel
Cabins, seats, Wi-Fi messaging and pet options

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Departure and arrival ports

Departing Palma and arriving in Barcelona

Departure · Spain

Palma Ferry Port

Palma is Mallorca’s principal ferry port, close to the city waterfront and connected quickly to the island road network. Terminal instructions vary by operator and sailing.

For a hypothetical 12:00 departure from Palma, Trasmed’s pedestrian minimum means 11:15 at boarding; GNV’s pedestrian guidance means 11:00. Your trip to the correct terminal comes before either time.

Good access to Palma and the Ma-20 ring road
Vehicle and foot-passenger facilities

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Barcelona skyline and Mediterranean waterfront in Catalonia

Arrival · Spain

Barcelona Ferry Port

Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean’s largest passenger-ferry gateways.

After the ferry reaches Barcelona, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.

Major road and public-transport connections

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On board

Your Palma–Barcelona crossing

Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.

Cabins & seats

Accommodation ranges from reserved seats and lounges to private cabins on longer conventional sailings.

Food & drink

Cafés, restaurants and bars vary by vessel; fast ferries generally have a simpler offer than overnight ships.

Pet travel

Pet-friendly seats, cabins or kennels may be available, but each operator has its own booking and documentation rules.

Vehicles

Cars, motorcycles, vans and other bookable vehicles can travel on vehicle ferries, subject to deck capacity.

Before departure

Prepare for check-in at Palma

For your Palma to Barcelona sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Palma.

Your departure terminal

Use the terminal named on the Palma booking confirmation. Plan the route to check-in, including any parking or drop-off arrangements, before departure.

Passenger and vehicle details

Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.

Travel documents

Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.

After arriving

Continue your journey from Barcelona

Barcelona has an extensive metro, bus and suburban-rail network, making most sightseeing straightforward without a car.

The metro covers the major visitor districts, while the Gothic Quarter and waterfront are best explored on foot.

High-speed and regional trains link Barcelona with cities across Spain and international services towards France.

A car is more useful for Costa Brava, inland Catalonia and onward road touring than for the central city itself.

If you plan to catch a particular high-speed train after docking, ask the carrier where passengers are released in Barcelona, then allow for the transfer to Sants. A booking for a ship arriving the next morning needs a train for that new calendar date.

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Other ferry options

Compare routes for your Palma to Barcelona journey

Search nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.

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Return journey: Barcelona to Palma · Browse all ferry routes

Common planning questions

Palma to Barcelona ferry FAQs

How long is the ferry from Palma to Barcelona?

GNV gives about 6 hours 30 minutes for its direct Palma-to-Barcelona example. Baleària describes seven to eight hours on a conventional ferry. The faster Alcúdia figure belongs to a different Mallorca departure port.

Which ferry operators should I compare for Palma to Barcelona?

Baleària, GNV and Trasmed publish Mallorca connections. For this direction check the Palma-origin result, the passenger entrance and the cutoff for the carrier you actually book.

Where do I check in for the ferry from Palma?

Palma is Mallorca’s principal ferry port, close to the city waterfront and connected quickly to the island road network. Terminal instructions vary by operator and sailing. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.

Can I travel with a vehicle or as a foot passenger?

Check the travel categories offered for the selected Palma to Barcelona departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.

How can I find the best Palma to Barcelona ferry fare?

Compare a one-way Palma departure using your party size, full vehicle dimensions and the sleeping accommodation you want. A standard passenger fare without a car or cabin will give a different total.

How do I continue my journey after arriving in Barcelona?

Barcelona has an extensive metro, bus and suburban-rail network, making most sightseeing straightforward without a car. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.

Can I book the return ferry from Barcelona to Palma?

Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Barcelona to Palma guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.

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