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Ceuta to Algeciras Ferry: Times, Car and Resident Discount
With Balearia · 10 to 20 daily departures · 1 hour - 1:30 hours
The Ceuta to Algeciras ferry links the port of Ceuta with that of Algeciras, about 33 km away, with departures spread throughout the day. It is run by Baleà ria and DFDS.
Residents of Ceuta get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car. Prove it with a DNI showing an address in Ceuta or the certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
It is a domestic route: a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. Large families get 20% or 50% off the passenger fare.
The crossing takes around an hour.
Ceuta to Algeciras ferry timetable
There are departures spread throughout the day, from first thing in the morning until night, and some in the small hours depending on the time of year. In the search you can see those for your date, with the ferry company, the ship and the departure and arrival times. In summer there are more.
With so many options, choose according to your connection: train, bus or car in Algeciras.
From Algeciras to Ceuta
For the outbound journey, see the Algeciras Ceuta ferry page.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Ceuta to Algeciras take?
Around an hour on the fast ships, a little more on the conventional ones. You can see the duration of each departure in the timetable. Add boarding and, if you are taking a car, the queue at the maritime station in high season.
Who runs the Ceuta to Algeciras ferry
The Ceuta–Algeciras route is run by Baleà ria and DFDS. DFDS does run this route, with free ticket changes up to 48 hours before departure. Baleà ria completed in June the acquisition of Naviera Armas's assets in the Strait and now has ships, both fast ferries and conventional ferries, with lounges and restaurants.
The CNMC has set conditions on the line with Ceuta, so the split between ferry companies may change. The search shows you the ferry company that has a departure on your date.
Ceuta to Algeciras ferry price
The price shown above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle. Your price depends on:
- The date: July, August and long weekends concentrate demand.
- Your status: Ceuta resident or large family reduce the passenger fare.
- The car: vans, motorhomes and motorbikes are paid according to their size; enter the make and model when you search.
- One way or return: compare both options.
Ceuta resident discount: Ceuta to Algeciras ferry
Residents of Ceuta get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket on domestic routes. It does not apply to the car or to extras such as the cabin.
- Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris.
- Prove your residence with a valid registration (empadronamiento) and your DNI, NIE or passport. If asked, take the certificate of registration.
- More information at Ceuta and Melilla resident discount.
Ceuta to Algeciras ferry with a large family
The regulations give 20% to a general large family and 50% to a special one on regular domestic maritime transport. Take the valid card and check when you book that the fare applies it. More information at ferry large family discount.
Ceuta to Algeciras ferry with a car
The ships on this route carry cars, vans, motorbikes and motorhomes. The price with a car depends on the length and height of the vehicle, the date and availability: search with your make and model to see the exact price.
- Take the vehicle registration document and your driving licence.
- The resident discount does not apply to the car, only to the passenger.
- In high season, and during Operation Strait Crossing, get to Ceuta an hour or more early: boarding with a car is slower.
Travelling from Ceuta to Algeciras with a dog
Baleà ria accepts pets: a carrier of up to 10 kg in the lounges, a pet friendly cabin or a kennel on deck or in the hold, depending on the ship. For Ceuta and the mainland a microchip, a rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and a European passport are required. More information at travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: seats, cafeteria and luggage
On a one-hour crossing you travel in a seat or in the common areas; there is a cafeteria on board. If you are on foot, you take the luggage you can carry yourself. With a car, the garage is not opened during the crossing: take up what you need.
Ports of Ceuta and Algeciras
Port of Ceuta
Getting to the port of Ceuta
The ferries to the mainland leave from the maritime station in the port of Ceuta, in the city. With a car, follow the signs for boarding to Algeciras and show your ticket and DNI. On foot, arrive with enough time: the cut-off time is shown on the ticket.
Arriving in Algeciras: how to continue your journey
The ship arrives at the maritime station in the port of Algeciras, on Avenida de la Hispanidad, next to the centre. With a car, you leave by the A-7 motorway towards Málaga or Cádiz, or by the A-381 towards Jerez. The train station and the bus station are close to the port.
Documents for the ferry between Ceuta and Algeciras
It is a domestic route: adults need a valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a resident or large family discount, the document that proves it. With a car, the registration document and licence. With a pet, its European passport.
If you are not an EU citizen, take your passport and your valid residence permit for Spain, or the appropriate visa; if you have a Moroccan passport and live outside Spain, check your case with the consulate first. If you cross into Morocco by road from Ceuta, you need a passport.
I Love Ferry tips for the Ceuta to Algeciras ferry
- Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris and take a DNI showing an address in Ceuta: the 75% applies to the passenger fare only.
- Return included: with many departures a day, look at the outbound and return together to choose the time that suits you.
- Strong wind can delay or cancel departures in the Strait: the ferry company sends notices and you can write to us with your booking reference.
- With a car, during Operation Strait Crossing (15 June to 15 September), arrive in Algeciras with time to spare: there are longer queues.
- Documents to hand: DNI, large family card, the pet's passport.
Why book the Ceuta to Algeciras ferry with I Love Ferry
- You tick Ceuta resident, large family, car and pet when you search and the price comes out calculated.
- You see all the departures of the day and choose the one that suits you best.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If something changes, a person from our team in Jávea looks after you.
Other ways to cross the Strait by ferry
- Algeciras Ceuta ferry: the outbound.
- Algeciras Tánger Med ferry: to go to Morocco with a car, without going through Ceuta.
- Tarifa Tánger Ville ferry: to reach the centre of Tangier.
Frequently asked questions about the Ceuta to Algeciras ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>How many departures are there from Ceuta to Algeciras?
Many, spread throughout the day; in summer, more. Check those for your date in the timetable.
How long does the ferry from Ceuta to Algeciras take?
Around an hour on the fast ones, a little more on the conventional ones. Add boarding.
What discount do Ceuta residents get?
75% on the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car or to extras such as the cabin.
What document do I need as a Ceuta resident?
Your DNI, NIE or passport and a valid registration (empadronamiento) in Ceuta. Take the certificate of registration in case you are asked for it.
Which ferry company runs Ceuta to Algeciras?
Baleà ria and DFDS. The search shows the ferry company that has a departure on your date.
Can I travel with my DNI?
Yes, it is a domestic route: a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough.
I am not an EU citizen: what do I need to go from Ceuta to Algeciras?
A valid passport and your valid residence permit for Spain, or the appropriate visa. If you live outside Spain, check your case with the consulate.
Can I take the car on the ferry?
Yes. Enter the type, make and model when you search. The resident discount does not apply to the car.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes. Baleà ria accepts a carrier, a pet friendly cabin or a kennel. A microchip, a rabies vaccination from the last twelve months and a European passport are required.
What do I do if the departure is cancelled because of wind?
Write to us with your booking reference. The ferry company sends notice of changes and, depending on the fare, you can change to another departure or ask for a refund.
Can I change my ticket from Ceuta to Algeciras?
With DFDS, changes are free up to 48 hours before departure. With Baleà ria, check the conditions of your fare in My Bookings. Change in good time.
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