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Ferry to Spain

Spain Ferry Times

With approximately 499 daily sailings and up to 3320 weekly trips to Spain, you have numerous travel options. As ferry schedules may vary by season, we recommend using our deal finder to check the latest sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Popular Ferry routes to Spain

Ferries from Barcelona - Palma sail with a crossing time of 7h 21m. The average price of a Barcelona - Palma ferry is about £143.65. The Tangier Med - Algeciras ferry runs with a duration of 1h 28m. The average price of a Tangier Med - Algeciras ferry is around £251.90.

Spain Ferry Operators

Spain is served by 27 different ferry operators. These include AML, Aquabus, Balearia, Biosfera Express, Brittany Ferries, Corsica Ferries, FRS, FRS Iberia, FRS VI, Ferry Isla De Lobos, Formentera Lines, Fred Olsen Express, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Inter Shipping, La Meridionale, Lineas Maritimas Romero, Mar de Ons, Mediterranea Pitiusa, Menorca Lines, Naviera Armas, Naviera Nabia, Naviera Nortour, Trasmapi, Trasmapi Car, Trasmed GLE, Trasmediterranea and Ulises Cat.

Ferry Ports in Spain

The destination Spain boasts an impressive 44 ferry ports with a total of 499 daily and 3320 weekly sailings. Among these, Barcelona stands out as the most popular port, offering an average of 13 daily sailings and 80 weekly sailings. This extensive service ensures that travellers have ample options for convenient and flexible travel to and from Spain.

How do I get from UK to Spain?

Currently, there are no direct ferries from the UK to Spain. To travel by ferry to Spain, you can take the Portsmouth to Santander route. From Santander, you can easily travel to other parts of Spain via car or public transport.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Spain?

There are multiple car ferries to Spain, however this may vary by route. AML, Balearia, Brittany Ferries, Corsica Ferries, FRS, FRS Iberia, FRS VI, Fred Olsen Express, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Inter Shipping, La Meridionale, Lineas Maritimas Romero, Menorca Lines, Naviera Armas, Trasmapi Car, Trasmed GLE & Trasmediterranea allow passengers to bring their own vehicles onboard most of their ferry crossings to Spain. However, please check the availability before booking your ferry ticket.

Spain Ferry Prices and Offers

The price of a ferry to Spain can vary by route, operator and season. The 2 most popular routes have an average price of £143.65 (Barcelona to Palma) and £251.90 (Tangier Med to Algeciras). We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

How to book ferry tickets to Spain

Book a ferry to Spain online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare tickets.

Spain Guide

Barcelona ferry port serves as a gateway to one of Spain's most vibrant and culturally rich cities. This enchanting city is famed for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Sagrada Familia and the whimsical Park Güell, both designed by Antoni Gaudí. Barcelona is also home to the bustling La Rambla boulevard and the historic Gothic Quarter. Each year, the city hosts the renowned La Mercè festival, celebrating local traditions with parades, fireworks, and concerts. From Barcelona ferry port, you can easily travel to the city centre via regular bus and metro services. Additionally, high-speed trains from Barcelona connect to other major Spanish cities, making it an ideal starting point for further exploration.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Spain?

Ferries to Spain:
  • Plymouth
  • Portsmouth
  • Rosslare
  • Algiers
  • Ibiza
  • Formentera
  • Palma
  • Ciutadella
  • Alcudia
  • Algeciras
  • Ceuta
  • Nador
  • Almeria
  • Melilla
  • Malaga
  • Tangier Med
  • Motril
  • Mostaganem
  • Oran
  • Ghazaouet
  • Arrecife
  • Las Palmas
  • Santa Cruz de La Palma
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  • Puerto del Rosario
  • Al Hoceima
  • Mahon
  • Genoa
  • Civitavecchia
  • Porto Torres
  • Bueu
  • Ons Island
  • Vigo
  • Cies Islands
  • Cangas
  • Portonovo
  • Tangier

What is the cheapest ferry to Spain?

The cheapest ferry to Spain is £50 from Vigo to Cies Islands. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Spain?

Spain Ferry Ports:
  • Santander
  • Bilbao
  • Barcelona
  • Denia
  • Valencia
  • Ceuta
  • Algeciras
  • Almeria
  • Melilla
  • Malaga
  • Motril
  • Cadiz
  • Huelva
  • Ons Island
  • Bueu
  • Cies Islands
  • Vigo
  • Cangas
  • Portonovo
  • Tarifa

Can you take pets on the ferry to Spain?

Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
  • Brittany Ferries
  • Balearia
  • Naviera Armas
  • Grandi Navi Veloci
  • Grimaldi Lines
  • Fred Olsen Express
  • AML

Spain reviews

  • "Barcelona - Palma Mallorca ferry review"

    Was really hard to find the Balearia desk as there was no signage at all! Almost missed the ferry which was a bit of a stressful start to my trip. Once on the ship all was fine fortunately.

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  • "Great experience on Brittany Ferries"

    I recently took the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander and back. I had an incredible experience. The food in the self service restaurant was spectacular-- far beyond I would ever expect from cafeteria style eating. Excellent French cuisine. We had booked an outdoor cabin for the two of us-- it was very nice, relatively spacious, with a lovely view of the sea. On the way to Spain, we watched a film in one of the two cinemas. Most of the passengers hung out at the bars on board. I'm not into bars, so we mainly spent time in our cabin, reading and relaxing. On the way back from Spain to the UK, I was sea sick and could not read any longer, which was not very fun. I was seen by the nurse on board, who was extremely friendly, competent, and reassuring. Wifi costs extra and you can't use it in your room, which is a drawback. If I had anticipated being sea sick and the relative boredom of being on the sea for 24 hours, I would have loaded my computer with lots of tv shows and movies to watch. I did not have a chance to see the inside cabins(without a window), so I don't know the quality of those, but with an outdoor cabin, the whole experience was extremely comfortable. Clean, hot showers with water pressure, I found the whole experience extremely luxurious-- especially considering that the whole trip cost less than 200 pounds return for both of us!

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  • "Santander with a bike"

    Uncannily calm trip, excellent bike handling & tie-down service, great onboard facilities even in the cargo-class seats, the only slight let-down was the basic breakfast menu. Highly recommended.

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  • "Crossing Tangier - med. Barcelona"

    Pleasant crossing, all clean, Staff friendly. Gut value for money, will be back!

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