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Barcelona to Porto Torres Ferry: Grimaldi to Sardinia
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Barcelona to Sardinia by ferry, the direct route is Barcelona–Porto Torres with Grimaldi Lines. It leaves from the Maritime Station in Barcelona and arrives in the north-west of the island.
It is a route within the EU: a valid European ID card or passport is enough, no visa. Grimaldi asks you to be there 2 h before in Barcelona, with or without a vehicle.
You can take a car, motorbike, motorhome, bicycle or pet. It is the best way in for Alghero, Stintino and Asinara.
On I Love Ferry you can see the departures for your date and book with a car, cabin or pet.
Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry timetable
Grimaldi advertises an overnight departure from Barcelona and a daytime return, with year-round connections and different frequencies depending on the season. In the timetable above you see the real departures for your date.
Choose your day carefully
In summer the route fills up sooner. Look at the arrival time of each departure: it can change your first day on the island.
The return
The return from Sardinia has its own page: Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Grimaldi Lines on Barcelona to Porto Torres
This route is run by Grimaldi Lines. Grimaldi also links Barcelona with Civitavecchia and in Sardinia runs the Civitavecchia–Porto Torres, Olbia, Arbatax and Cagliari lines. Taking Barcelona–Porto Torres puts you on the island without crossing the mainland first.
On board, Grimaldi has accommodation for dogs and cats, and a "pet in cabin" service for travelling with them in a cabin.
Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent price for one adult without a vehicle. It changes with:
- The season: July and August cost more, and the car deck fills up sooner.
- The accommodation: cabin or seat.
- The vehicle: according to its measurements. Bicycles and electric scooters travel free.
- Taxes and services: some discounts do not apply to fixed charges or to services on board.
Children, young people and seniors on Barcelona to Porto Torres
- Under 3: free.
- From 3 to under 12: 50% of the fare, without fixed charges or services.
- From 12 to 26: 20% with "New Young".
- Over 60: 20% with "New Senior".
Enter the age of each passenger when you search.
Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry with a car
Grimaldi accepts cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, motorhomes and minibuses up to 9 m long, motorbikes and scooters. Only one vehicle per passenger. With a towed boat, the tank must be empty and the battery disconnected, and it is declared at check-in.
With a car in Sardinia you gain mobility: the island is large and public transport between villages is limited (our inference). Measure the car with all its luggage: the measurements include bike racks and roof boxes.
Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry with a dog
With Grimaldi your dog travels if you add it to the ticket. In a cabin only with the "pet in cabin" service, up to 3 pets, with a bedding kit and final cleaning; on outer decks, on a lead and with a muzzle. It recommends an anti-parasite certificate for the cabin.
It is a route within the EU: European pet passport, microchip and a valid rabies vaccination. More information in ferry with a dog.
On board the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry
It is a long crossing, with a night on board on many departures: book a cabin. Some departures with a stopover allow free late check-out. Keep in the cabin what you need for the night.
Ports of Barcelona and Porto Torres
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Barcelona
Grimaldi has passengers report at the Maritime Station in Barcelona, 2 h before departure with or without a vehicle. The ferry terminals of the port are a car or taxi ride from the centre; your ticket shows the terminal.
Arriving in Porto Torres: Alghero, Stintino and Asinara
Porto Torres is in the north-west of Sardinia, near Sassari. From there, Stintino and the Asinara island park are to the north, and Alghero to the south, by road. Choosing this port saves you hours on inland roads if your destination is the north-west.
The specific Grimaldi terminal in Porto Torres appears on your ticket. Check the arrival time of your departure in the timetable.
Documents for the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry
A valid European ID card is enough in Spain and Sardinia. Grimaldi requires a valid original document from everyone, children and babies too, and the name and registration number on the ticket must match the real ones. Notice from Grimaldi: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travel to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi (since August).
I Love Ferry tips for Barcelona to Porto Torres
- If your destination is north-west Sardinia, use Porto Torres. If you are going to Olbia or the east coast, compare Civitavecchia–Olbia or Genoa–Olbia.
- Book your car and cabin early in summer.
- Arrive 2 h before in Barcelona.
- With a dog, look first at the "pet in cabin" cabin.
Why book the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry with I Love Ferry
- You enter ages, car and pet and see the total price.
- You buy at Grimaldi's price.
- Our team in Jávea looks after you.
Other ways to get from Barcelona to Sardinia or Italy
- Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry: Grimaldi, towards Rome. From there you can take another ferry to Sardinia.
- Barcelona to Genoa ferry: GNV, towards northern Italy; ferries to Sardinia leave from Genoa.
- Genoa to Porto Torres ferry: the Italian connection to the same port.
Frequently asked questions about the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry?
Grimaldi Lines. It leaves from the Maritime Station in Barcelona and arrives at Porto Torres, in the north-west of Sardinia.
How long does the ferry from Barcelona to Sardinia take?
It is a long crossing, with a night on board on many departures. The duration of your departure appears in the timetable.
Do I need a passport to go to Sardinia from Barcelona?
No. A valid European ID card or passport is enough. All passengers, babies included, need an identity document.
How many hours before should I arrive in Barcelona?
Grimaldi asks for 2 h before, with or without a vehicle, on routes to and from Spain.
Can I take my car to Sardinia?
Yes. Grimaldi accepts cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, as well as motorhomes, motorbikes and minibuses.
Can I take bicycles?
Yes. Bicycles and electric scooters travel free if you add them to the booking and they are brought in by hand.
Can I travel with a dog from Barcelona to Porto Torres?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. In a cabin with "pet in cabin", up to 3 pets. Bring a European pet passport, microchip and rabies vaccination.
Which part of Sardinia is near Porto Torres?
The north-west: Sassari, Alghero to the south and Stintino with the Asinara park to the north.
How much does a child cost on the ferry to Sardinia?
Under 3, free; from 3 to under 12, 50% of the fare without fixed charges or services. Enter the age when you search.
What if I am going to Olbia instead of Porto Torres?
Olbia is in the north-east. Compare the Civitavecchia–Olbia or Genoa–Olbia routes, or arrive at Porto Torres and drive south.
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