The cheapest and fastest ferries from Barcelona to Rome
Cheapest price on Oct 11
€41
Average ticket price on Oct 11
€48
Fastest journey on Oct 11
21 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
22 h 45 m
Ferries on Oct 11
4
Distance
859 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Barcelona to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Rome will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 4 ferries from Barcelona to Rome, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct ferries cover the 859 km distance in an average of 22 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 21 h 31 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest ferries will take 1 d 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.
12:30 AM23h00Barcelona11:30 PMRome€411One-way0 transfers
12:59 AM21h31Barcelona10:30 PMRome€491One-way0 transfers
12:00 AM22h30Barcelona10:30 PMRome€511One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM24h00Barcelona11:30 PMRome€511One-way0 transfers
12:59 AM21h31Barcelona10:30 PMRome€491One-way0 transfers
12:00 AM22h30Barcelona10:30 PMRome€511One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM23h00Barcelona11:30 PMRome€411One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM24h00Barcelona11:30 PMRome€511One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Barcelona to Rome
Ferries from Barcelona to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 22h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 463 nautical miles (859 km) distance in 15h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week.

Distance 463 nautical miles (859 km) |
Average sailing duration 22h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 15h 30m |
First ferry 12:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Barcelona to Rome Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 21h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 25h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 23h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 25h01 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 22h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 12:59AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 21h31 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Barcelona to Rome ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Rome ferries for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 PM Barcelona | 20h30 | 8:00 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Barcelona | 22h30 | 10:30 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM Barcelona | 23h00 | 11:30 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:59 AM Barcelona | 21h31 | 10:30 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Barcelona to Rome?
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Barcelona to RomeYou can travel by ferry between Barcelona to Rome with Grimaldi for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Grimaldi
FAQs: Ferry from Barcelona to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Barcelona to Rome
Most Barcelona to Rome ferries use the Port of Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchia port pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Rome ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Barcelona port do ferries to Rome leave from?
Getting to Port of Barcelona from Barcelona city centre
Port of Barcelona is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Barcelona port facilities and services
Port of Barcelona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Miramar (0.3km), Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km), Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Barcelona.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Barcelona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port of Barcelona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Barcelona.
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