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Palma to Barcelona Ferry: Baleà ria, Trasmed and GNV
With Balearia, Trasmed, GNV · 10 to 14 weekly departures · 6:45 hours - 8:30 hours
To get from Palma de Mallorca to Barcelona by ferry there are three ferry companies: Baleà ria, Trasmed and GNV. They sail from the port of Palma and arrive in Barcelona on crossings of several hours, with departures almost every day of the year.
The duration depends on the ferry company and the ship: the fastest take less and the conventional ones more. With a car, a pet or a cabin, each ferry company's rules are different.
Balearic residents get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket, not on the car. You can travel on foot, with a car or with a dog.
If your port is Alcudia, in the north of Mallorca, it has its own page with Barcelona.
Palma to Barcelona ferry timetable
Below you have the departures for the date you choose, with ferry company, departure time, arrival time and type of ship. Three ferry companies compete on this route, so each day there is usually more than one departure to choose from. Pay attention above all to two things:
- The arrival time in Barcelona, because it sets what you can do that day: a connection, a car hire or getting to the hotel.
- Whether the departure is by day or by night. Depending on the ferry company and the day, there are day and night departures; the timetable tells you and, on night ones, you can book a cabin.
In summer, Easter and long weekends there are more departures. The return is on the Barcelona Palma 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 Palma to Barcelona take? Which ship will you get?
There are clear differences between the three ferry companies: the fast ships of Baleà ria and GNV take the least, and Trasmed's conventional ferries are the slowest. You see the exact duration of each departure in the timetable above and in the data sheet.
In rough seas, a fast ship may take longer or change its departure. The ships on each departure appear in the timetable: open their page to see accommodation and services.
Who runs the Palma Barcelona ferry: Baleà ria, Trasmed and GNV
Three ferry companies run Palma–Barcelona. Each has its own rules, and that matters more than a few minutes' difference:
Baleà ria
- Ferries and fast ferries; on some ships you can choose your seat at online check-in, which opens 72 hours before.
- It notifies you by WhatsApp or SMS if the departure changes, if you gave a mobile number when booking.
- Pets: carrier in the lounge up to 10 kg, pet friendly seat and cabin on some ships, and a kennel.
- Additional late disembarkation service in a cabin on Barcelona–Palma night departures.
Trasmed (Trasmed GLE)
- Conventional ferries from the San Beltrán quay in Barcelona.
- Luggage with no weight limit; pets in an adapted cabin, a seat or kennels.
- Its own discounts for Balearic residents, large families, military personnel and groups.
GNV
- Up to two suitcases as luggage; a cabin for pets with limited places, or a kennel.
- myGNV Club for members.
- With a car, you cannot be on the car deck during the crossing.
Palma to Barcelona ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. On a route with three ferry companies, the price difference between departures on the same day can be large, and that is why it pays to compare in a single search.
- The type of ship (faster or slower) and the ferry company.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin.
- The date: summer, long weekends and Fridays or Sundays cost more.
- The car, which is paid separately and according to its measurements.
If your trip is flexible, compare several days: the saving usually comes from choosing the least popular departure.
Balearic resident discount: Palma Barcelona
If you live in the Balearic Islands you get a resident discount on the passenger ticket (according to each ferry company's resident fare; check in the search), with Baleà ria as well as with Trasmed and GNV. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras such as wifi.
- Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris. On a booking, all passengers must be residents.
- Residence is validated with DNI or NIE; if that fails, you will have to prove it at the ticket office with the certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
- Residents with only a temporary residence certificate may not be entitled: confirm before booking.
More in Balearic resident discount.
Large family on the Palma Barcelona ferry
On domestic routes, large families with a Spanish certificate get 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car. With Baleà ria, the first time (or if more than six months have passed since your last trip) you have to prove it at the ticket office, so the digital boarding pass will not arrive: allow plenty of time. Bring the original valid certificate and each traveller's identity document. Details in ferry with large family discount.
Palma to Barcelona ferry with a car
All three ferry companies accept cars, motorbikes, vans and motorhomes. Enter the type and the real measurements when you book: the price depends on them and what you declare has to match your vehicle.
In Barcelona, Baleà ria boards the cars from Palma at a quay attached to its terminal; Trasmed and GNV, in the San Beltrán area. The quay may change because of weather or port operations, so check the notice before you go. The port is a low-emission zone: check that your car can enter.
Palma to Barcelona ferry with a dog
All three ferry companies accept dogs, with different rules that you can use to decide:
- Baleà ria: up to 10 kg in a carrier in the lounge; pet friendly seat or cabin on some ships; kennel.
- GNV: cabin for pets (limited places) or kennel.
- Trasmed: adapted cabins, seat (under 8 kg, in a carrier) and kennels.
More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: seat, cabin and luggage
Abel Matutes · Balearia
Seats
Sirena seat
Standard seat
The cheapest option for the night. Bring an eye mask and something warm.
Neptuno seat
More comfortable seat
Wider reclining seat, to sleep better without paying for a cabin.
Cabins
Interior cabin
Up to 4 people
Bunk beds, private bathroom, blankets and towels.
Sea-view cabin
Up to 4 people
Window onto the sea, private bathroom, blankets and towels.
Ports of Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona
Port of Palma de Mallorca
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Palma
The port of Palma is next to the city centre, with access on foot or by bus. The airport is a few kilometres away.
Without a car, arrive at the port at least one hour early; with a car, earlier, because vehicle boarding closes sooner. The exact time is on your boarding pass.
Arriving in Barcelona: North Terminal and San Beltrán
In Barcelona there are two areas depending on the ferry company. Baleà ria has its foot-passenger terminal at the North Terminal, next to the World Trade Center; Trasmed and GNV sail from the San Beltrán quay. Confirm the exact terminal on your ticket: Baleà ria communicates the location a few hours before.
From both areas there are taxis and public transport to the centre.
Documents for travelling from Palma to Barcelona
Domestic route: adults travel with a valid DNI, NIE or passport. GNV accepts children under 14 with the family record book. With a car, the vehicle registration document and the driver's licence. With a resident or large family discount, the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for travelling from Palma to Barcelona
- Compare arrival, not just price. A slower ship may be cheaper, but it takes hours off your arrival day.
- Choose the ferry company by your dog or your luggage. The pet rules are very different between the three.
- If it is windy, a fast ship is the first to suffer. With Baleà ria they offer you alternatives whatever the fare, and a free change or full refund if they cancel because of bad weather with no alternative. Enter your mobile number when you book so they can notify you.
- Do the online check-in with Baleà ria: that is how the digital pass arrives. With a large family discount, go to the ticket office.
- With a car, confirm the Barcelona quay the day before: it can change.
Why book the Palma Barcelona ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare the three ferry companies in a single search, with their luggage and pet rules.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You can combine ferry companies on the outward and return trips.
- A Spanish team in Jávea will help you if anything changes.
Other ways to get from Mallorca to Barcelona
- Alcudia Barcelona ferry: if your departure point is the north of Mallorca.
- Mallorca Barcelona ferry: an overview of all the departures from the island.
- Barcelona Palma ferry: the return trip.
- Palma Valencia ferry: if your destination is Valencia.
- Palma Denia ferry: with Baleà ria and a stop in Ibiza.
Frequently asked questions about the Palma de Mallorca Barcelona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Palma to Barcelona?
Baleà ria, Trasmed and GNV. In the timetable you see which ferry company runs each departure on your date.
How long does the ferry from Palma to Barcelona take?
It depends on the ferry company and the ship: the fast ones of Baleà ria and GNV take less and Trasmed's conventional ones more. The exact duration of each departure is in the timetable.
Is there a night ferry from Palma to Barcelona?
There are night departures depending on the ferry company and the day; in the timetable you see which ones. On night ones you can book a cabin, and Baleà ria offers late disembarkation in a cabin.
Which is the Trasmediterránea ferry from Palma to Barcelona?
Today it is run by Trasmed (Trasmed GLE, of the Grimaldi group), which keeps the route of the former Trasmediterránea between the Balearic Islands and the mainland.
Do residents get a discount on the Palma Barcelona ferry?
Yes, 75% on the passenger ticket, not on the car. Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris and bring your DNI or NIE and the certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
Can I take a car from Palma to Barcelona by ferry?
Yes, all three ferry companies accept cars. Declare the real type and measurements, because the price depends on them, and confirm the boarding quay in Barcelona.
Can I travel with a dog from Palma to Barcelona?
Yes. Baleà ria accepts a carrier in the lounge up to 10 kg and has pet friendly seats and cabins; GNV, a cabin for pets with limited places; Trasmed, adapted cabins, a seat (under 8 kg, in a carrier) and kennels.
What do I do if my ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
With Baleà ria they offer you alternatives whatever the fare, and a free change or full refund if there is no alternative. With Trasmed and GNV, their conditions apply: read them when you book.
Which terminal do I arrive at in Barcelona?
Baleà ria arrives at the North Terminal, next to the World Trade Center. Trasmed and GNV, at the San Beltrán quay area. Confirm yours on your ticket.
Can I go to Barcelona from another port in Mallorca?
Yes, from Alcudia, in the north of the island, there is a ferry to Barcelona. It has its own page with timetables and ferry companies.
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Ships Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona
Abel Matutes
⚓ The Abel Matutes is one of the largest and best-equipped conventional ferries in the Baleà ria fleet, able to carry up to 2,500 passengers and 600 vehicles. She works mainly on the routes between the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Isl...
Kerry
⚓ The Kerry is a passenger and vehicle ferry operated by Baleà ria on the Algeciras–Ceuta route, across one of the busiest stretches of water in the world. With room for more than 1,400 passengers and a crossing completed in barely 35–40 mi...
Ciudad de Barcelona
⚓ The Ciudad de Barcelona is one of the largest ferries in the Trasmed fleet, with room for 1,500 passengers and 300 vehicles. She works the Barcelona–Mahón route, the most direct overnight link between Barcelona and the Menorcan capital....
Ciudad de Palma
⚓ The Ciudad de Palma is one of the best-equipped ferries in the Trasmed fleet, built for the overnight links between mainland Spain and Palma de Mallorca. She mainly works the Barcelona–Palma and Valencia–Palma routes, the two busiest con...
Ciudad de Soller
The Ciudad de Sóller is a ro-pax ferry operated by Trasmed that sails overnight between the Spanish mainland and Mallorca. Her usual route is Valencia–Palma de Mallorca (around 8 hours) and, depending on the operator's schedule, she can als...
Ciudad de Granada
âš“ The Ciudad de Granada is one of the mainstay ferries on the links between mainland Spain and Melilla, operated by Trasmed. She covers the AlmerÃa–Melilla and Motril–Melilla routes, two of the most important sea connections between southe...
Bahama Mama
⚓ The Bahama Mama is a ro-pax ferry in the Baleà ria fleet that works mainly in the Strait of Gibraltar, on the routes between Algeciras and Ceuta. With room for more than 800 passengers and vehicles on the car deck, she is one of the best-...
MartÃn i Soler
âš“ The MartÃn i Soler is a cruise ferry operated by Baleà ria with room for 1,164 passengers and 540 lane metres of vehicles. Built at the Galician yard Hijos de J. Barreras and winner of a Shippax Award for best interior design, she stands...
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