The cheapest and fastest ferries from Barcelona to Palma
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Barcelona to Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Palma will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Barcelona for Palma on Thu, Dec 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct ferries cover the 207 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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MAJESTICTravel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Barcelona to Palma
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €34.
Distance: 111 nautical miles (207 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Barcelona to Palma Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Trasmed GLE | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Barcelona to Palma ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Palma ferries for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAJESTIC | 8:30 PM Port of Barcelona | 8h30 | 5:00 AM Port of Palma de Mallorca | 0 transfersDirect | |
ABEL MATUTES | 8:30 PM Port of Barcelona | 6h00 | 2:30 AM Port d'Alcúdia | 0 transfersDirect | |
KERRY | 9:15 PM Port of Barcelona | 7h15 | 4:30 AM Palma (Estació Marítima 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE BARCELONA | 9:45 PM Port of Barcelona | 7h15 | 5:00 AM Palma (Estació Marítima 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Ferry from Barcelona to Palma
Ferries from Barcelona to Palma run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest ferry covers the 111 nautical miles (207 km) distance in 3h 30m. There are 24 sailings per week. Ferries from Barcelona to Palma are available to foot passengers.



Distance 111 nautical miles (207 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 24 |
Fastest ferry 3h 30m |
First ferry 01:15 |
Last ferry 23:58 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Trasmed GLE, Balearia from Barcelona to PalmaYou can travel by ferry between Barcelona to Palma with GNV, Trasmed GLE, Balearia for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Barcelona to Palma
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Palma by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Barcelona, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Palma de Mallorca, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Barcelona to Palma
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Miramar (0.3km)
- Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km)
- Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Ecològic and Radio Taxi Barcelona.
- Free
- Metro L3, Drassanes stop
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