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Porto Torres to Barcelona Ferry: Getting Back from Sardinia to Catalonia
With Grimaldi Lines
To go from Sardinia to Barcelona by ferry, the option is Grimaldi Lines, which links the port of Porto Torres with Barcelona. It is a direct, long crossing, and it takes a car, motorbike, motorhome and pet.
Porto Torres is in the north-west of Sardinia, near Sassari. If your accommodation is in the south or east of the island, compare other ports first so you do not cross half of Sardinia by road.
You are travelling between two EU countries: a valid European DNI is enough, for minors too. Show the original document at boarding, with the same names as on the ticket.
Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry timetable
Above you can see the sailings for the date you choose. This line does not have the frequency of the short Mediterranean routes: sailings are spread out over the week and there is more choice in high season. That is why it is worth looking at the calendar before fixing your holiday days, not after.
Outward and return
If you reached Sardinia from Barcelona, see the page for the Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry and compare both directions before booking.
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.
How long does the ferry from Porto Torres to Barcelona take?
It is a long crossing, of many hours. Expect to spend a night or a whole day on board. In the timetable you can see the duration of each sailing. If you have an appointment on arrival, plan with a margin: a delay at sea or because of the weather is very noticeable on a long journey.
Who runs the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry: Grimaldi Lines
On this pair of ports the operator is Grimaldi Lines, an Italian ferry company that also links Barcelona with Civitavecchia and Sardinia with several ports in Italy.
- It is a direct route between Porto Torres and the Maritime Station in Barcelona.
- The ships have accommodation of their own for dogs and cats, cabins and seats.
- On some sailings with a stopover there is free late check-out from the cabin.
- Bicycles and electric scooters travel free: you only have to add them to the booking.
Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry price
The price shown above is the lowest we have found for an adult without a car. With Grimaldi, what moves the amount most is:
- The date: the return from Sardinia at the end of summer concentrates a lot of demand.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin; on a long crossing the cabin makes a big difference to your rest.
- The vehicle: paid separately and according to its total dimensions, including bike racks or roof boxes.
Children under three do not pay a fare with Grimaldi, and there are discounts for children, young people and people over 60 according to its website; the specific conditions appear in the search when you enter each traveller's age.
Children, young people and discounts on Porto Torres to Barcelona
As this is an international route, there is no resident or large family discount of the Spanish domestic routes. There are, however, Grimaldi fares of its own: free up to the age of three (not yet turned three), a discount for children from three to twelve, and offers for young people from twelve to twenty-six and for people over 60. They do not apply to fixed taxes or on-board services. Enter each passenger's age and the website calculates the fare.
Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry with a car
This route is used mainly to return with a car, and Grimaldi's rules are specific:
- Car up to 1.90 m high and up to 4 m long, or from 4.01 to 5 m long (these are different fares).
- The dimensions are total: the bike rack, roof box and any load count.
- One vehicle per passenger. Vehicles carrying goods for sale are not accepted.
- Motorhome and minibus, up to 9 m long and 4.20 m high. Motorbikes and scooters are also taken.
- If the car runs on LPG, say so when boarding.
Enter the make and model when you search: the system calculates the dimensions and the price.
Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry with a dog
Grimaldi accepts dogs and cats, but the pet must be added to the ticket when booking. On the ship there is accommodation specifically for them; in the cabin they only travel with the pet in cabin service (up to three animals, with a bedding kit and a final clean). On the outer decks they must be on a lead and muzzled, and in the common areas only in a carrier and at the purser's discretion. Grimaldi recommends an anti-parasite certificate for the cabin. More information at travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry
On a long crossing the normal thing is to book a cabin or, at least, a seat. On Grimaldi, dogs and cats have accommodation of their own; if you want your pet in the cabin, you have to book the specific service when you reserve. The car decks are closed during the crossing: take up to the cabin everything you will need, including medicines and documents.
Ports of Porto Torres and Barcelona
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Porto Torres
The port of Porto Torres is on the north-west coast of Sardinia, next to the town of Porto Torres and about 20 km from Sassari. It is the port that suits you best if you are staying in the Alghero or Stintino area or on the island of Asinara.
For this route, Grimaldi asks you to arrive two hours ahead, with or without a vehicle (it is its rule for journeys to Spain and Greece). If you are travelling with a car, do not arrive at the last minute: a missed boarding means losing the ticket. We do not have an official figure for Grimaldi's exact terminal in Porto Torres: confirm it on your ticket.
Arriving at the Maritime Station in Barcelona
Grimaldi operates from the Maritime Station in Barcelona, in the port, next to the city centre. It is the same port its ships to Civitavecchia leave from, so if you are undecided between crossing to Sardinia or to Rome, the departure is the same.
With a car, follow the signs for the disembarkation area and leave through the port exits. Without a car, the centre of Barcelona is a short distance away.
Documents for the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry
- Valid European DNI or passport, for all passengers, including children and babies. It must be the original document: a copy is not valid.
- The names and the registration number on the ticket must match the real ones.
- Grimaldi notice: the old paper DNI is no longer valid for travel to Spain or Greece with Grimaldi (since August). If you are travelling with Italians, check which document they carry.
- Physical driving licence and vehicle registration document if you take a car.
I Love Ferry tips for returning from Sardinia to Barcelona
- Book the cabin early: on long crossings and at the end of August it is the first thing to sell out.
- Show the original DNI and check the names: they must match the ticket; mistakes are fixed beforehand, not on the quay.
- Measure the car with everything it carries: the roof box or bike rack counts in the total dimensions.
- If you travel with a pet, add it when booking and choose the cabin service if you want it with you.
- Arrive with a margin: the route has few sailings, and missing one means waiting for the next.
Why book the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry with I Love Ferry
- You pay Grimaldi's price and receive its booking reference.
- You enter car, pet and ages in the same search.
- If you are undecided between returning via Barcelona or another port, you compare several routes from the same website.
- A person on our team looks after you in Spanish.
Other ways to go from Sardinia to the mainland by ferry
- Barcelona to Porto Torres ferry: the same journey, in the opposite direction.
- Porto Torres to Civitavecchia ferry: if you prefer to cross to Italy and carry on to Rome.
- Porto Torres to Genoa ferry: a line towards the north of Italy.
Frequently asked questions about the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Porto Torres to Barcelona?
Grimaldi Lines. It is the ferry company that links Porto Torres with the Maritime Station in Barcelona. With I Love Ferry you book at Grimaldi's price and receive its booking reference.
Is there a direct ferry from Sardinia to Barcelona?
Yes, there is a direct ferry from Porto Torres to Barcelona operated by Grimaldi Lines. It is the Sardinia route most used to return to Catalonia with a car from the north-west of the island.
How many sailings a week are there from Porto Torres to Barcelona?
Few, and spread out, with more choice in high season. You can see the sailings for your date in the timetable above; check them before fixing your holiday days.
Can I travel with a DNI from Porto Torres to Barcelona?
Yes. It is a route between two EU countries and the original, valid DNI is enough. Minors and babies also need their document. The names must match those on the ticket.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Porto Torres to Barcelona?
Yes. Grimaldi accepts cars up to 1.90 m high and up to 5 m long in two fares, as well as motorhomes, motorbikes and scooters. The dimensions include bike racks and roof boxes.
Can I take my dog on the ferry from Porto Torres to Barcelona?
Yes, by adding the pet to the ticket when booking. In the cabin only with the pet in cabin service, up to three animals. On the outer decks it must be on a lead and muzzled.
How far ahead should I arrive at the port of Porto Torres?
Two hours ahead at least, with or without a vehicle: it is Grimaldi's rule for journeys to Spain. The exact cut-off time is on your boarding card.
Which port suits me for returning from Sardinia to Spain?
The one closest to your accommodation. Porto Torres is in the north-west of the island; for Alghero and Stintino it is the most convenient. If you are in the south or east, compare other ports.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
If the ferry company cancels or changes the sailing, it notifies you through the contact details on the booking and offers an alternative. Write to us and we will look for the next available sailing.
Do children pay on the Porto Torres to Barcelona ferry?
Children under three do not pay a fare with Grimaldi. From three to twelve there is a discount. Enter each traveller's age when you search and the price is calculated automatically.
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