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Civitavecchia to Barcelona Ferry: Grimaldi from Rome
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Civitavecchia, the port of Rome, to Barcelona by ferry there is one ferry company: Grimaldi Lines. It is a long crossing, with a night on board, to the Maritime Station in Barcelona.
The check-in time at the port is on your ticket.
It is a route within the EU: a valid identity document is enough for all passengers, babies included. Grimaldi notice: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travelling to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi.
You can bring a car, motorbike, motorhome, bicycle or pet if you add them to the ticket.
Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry timetable
Grimaldi advertises sailings from Monday to Sunday on this route, both from Civitavecchia and from Barcelona; the real frequency depends on the season. The timetable above shows the real departures for your date from Civitavecchia. You can also buy it on trasmed.com, which presents it as operated by Grimaldi.
With a stopover or direct
Some sailings call at a port on the way; those allow free late check-out. Check in the timetable which one is yours and the arrival time in Barcelona, so you can plan your transfer.
The outbound sailing
The journey in the opposite direction is on the Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry page.
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 Civitavecchia to Barcelona
It is run by Grimaldi Lines, which from Civitavecchia also serves Sardinia (Olbia, Porto Torres, Arbatax and Cagliari) and Tunis. This is its line to Spain from the port of Rome.
The policy on pets, luggage and boarding is Grimaldi's: documents for everyone, dogs and cats with dedicated accommodation and a "pet in cabin" service.
Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. The ticket changes with the accommodation (cabin or seat), the car, the season and age.
Grimaldi applies child, youth and senior fares, but not to fixed charges or on-board services. In your search, enter the age of each passenger and compare cabins: on a crossing with a night on board, that is what changes the total most.
Children, young people and seniors on Civitavecchia to Barcelona
- Under 3: free.
- From 3 to under 12: 50% of the fare, with no fixed charges or services.
- From 12 to 26: 20% ("New Young").
- Over 60: 20% ("New Senior").
Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry with a car
Grimaldi takes cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, motorhomes and minibuses up to 9 m, motorbikes and scooters. The measurements include bike racks and roof boxes. One vehicle per passenger and no goods for sale.
If you are coming back from a holiday with the car loaded, check the height with the roof rack. The registration number on the ticket must match the car's.
Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry with a dog
With Grimaldi your dog travels if you add it to the ticket. In a cabin only with "pet in cabin", up to 3 pets. To enter Spain from Italy, bring the animal's European passport, microchip and a valid rabies vaccination. On the outside decks, lead and muzzle. More information on ferry with a dog.
Ports of Civitavecchia and Barcelona
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is about 80 km from Rome. The exact Grimaldi terminal is shown on your ticket. By car, allow for the traffic into and out of Rome, especially on summer weekends.
Check-in: the time is on your ticket; Grimaldi and Trasmed publish different margins, so arrive with time to spare. If you depend on the train from Rome, allow plenty of time to get from Civitavecchia station to the port.
Arrival at the port of Barcelona
You arrive at the ferry terminals of the port of Barcelona. As it is a route within the EU, there is no passport or customs check. The exact terminal is shown on your ticket.
Documents for the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry
A valid European DNI is enough in Italy and in Spain. Grimaldi notice: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travelling to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi (since August): bring an electronic document or a passport.
All passengers, children and babies included, need an original, valid document, with a name matching the ticket.
I Love Ferry tips for Civitavecchia to Barcelona
- Book a cabin: there is a night on board.
- If you are in no hurry, choose a sailing with a stopover to get free late check-out.
- Electronic document or passport: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travelling to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi.
- Allow plenty of time for Rome to Civitavecchia and arrive at boarding with time to spare: confirm the check-in time on your ticket.
Why book the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see Grimaldi's sailings and buy at the ferry company's price.
- You enter ages, car and pet before paying.
- Our team in Jávea looks after you.
Other ways to get from Italy to Barcelona
- Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry: Grimaldi, from Sardinia.
- Genoa to Barcelona ferry: GNV, from northern Italy.
- Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry: the outbound journey.
Frequently asked questions about the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry?
Grimaldi Lines. It links Civitavecchia, the port of Rome, with the Maritime Station in Barcelona.
How long does the ferry from Civitavecchia to Barcelona take?
It is a long crossing, with a night on board. The duration of your sailing appears in the timetable.
How many hours before must I arrive at Civitavecchia?
The check-in time is on your ticket. Grimaldi and Trasmed, which also sells this route, publish different margins, so arrive with time to spare and confirm the time when you book.
Do I need a passport to go from Civitavecchia to Barcelona?
No. A valid European identity document is enough. Grimaldi notice: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travelling to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi.
Can I bring my car?
Yes. Grimaldi takes cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, as well as motorhomes, motorbikes and minibuses.
How far is Civitavecchia from Rome?
About 80 km. Allow for the traffic and for the time to get to the port.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. In a cabin with "pet in cabin", up to 3 pets. Bring a European passport, microchip and rabies vaccination.
How much does a child cost?
Under 3, free; from 3 to under 12, 50% of the fare with no fixed charges or services. Enter the age when you search.
What is late check-out?
On some sailings with a stopover, Grimaldi lets you leave the cabin later, at no cost. Check whether your sailing includes it.
Is there a ferry from Sardinia to Barcelona?
Yes: Porto Torres to Barcelona, also with Grimaldi. It is the option if you are coming back from the north-west of the island.
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