Port of Barcelona
Europe’s Leading Cruise Hub and Balearic Ferry Gateway
The Port of Barcelona handles both Europe’s busiest cruise turnaround operations (Moll Adossat terminals) and ferries to Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Italy from the Moll de Ponent and Moll de Sant Bertran terminals near the foot of La Rambla.
Ferries from Port of Barcelona
11 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcúdia (Mallorca) | From 3h 30m (fast ferry); overnight on conventional ferries 🌙 | Baleària, Trasmed GLE | Cars & foot |
| Ciutadella (Menorca) | From 3h 30m (fast ferry) to overnight (conventional ferry) 🌙 | Baleària | Cars & foot |
| Civitavecchia (Rome) | 20h – 21h | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Formentera | About 11h 30m, overnight via Ibiza 🌙 | Baleària | Cars & foot |
| Genoa | 20h 30m – 21h 30m | GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Cars & foot |
| Ibiza | 8h 30m – 10h (mostly overnight) 🌙 | Baleària, Trasmed, GNV | Cars & foot |
| Mahón (Menorca)Seasonal | About 7h – 8h (overnight) 🌙 | GNV | Cars & foot |
| Nador | 27h – 30h 25m | GNV | Cars & foot |
| Palma de Mallorca | 6h 30m – 8h | Baleària, Trasmed | Cars & foot |
| Porto Torres (Sardinia) | 13h – 15h (Ferryscanner 14h 15m – 14h 44m) | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Tanger Med | 29h 45m – 33h 45m (about 31h 35m on average) | GNV | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Barcelona
- Genoa → Barcelona
Weekly on Saturdays, usually at 16:00, from October to December 2026, with extra 13:00 sailings on some Tuesdays (October–November) and on Thursdays in December
GNV’s calendar shows Saturday departures every week except 21 November 2026. Summer frequency can differ; check the calendar for your dates.
Source: GNV departures calendar (route GB), checked 2026-09-29
- Barcelona → Ciutadella (Menorca)
Year-round Baleària service with more frequent sailings in high season; fast ferry Margarita Salas plus night ferries with cabins
Source: Baleària Barcelona–Menorca route page (Wayback snapshot 2026-07-03), checked 2026-09-29
- Barcelona → Alcúdia (Mallorca)
Night ferries with cabins from Baleària and Trasmed; Trasmed says its timetable varies by season and day of the week
Source: Trasmed Barcelona–Alcúdia route page and Baleària Barcelona–Mallorca page (Wayback snapshots), checked 2026-09-29
- Barcelona → Mahón (Menorca)
Seasonal direct GNV sailings, usually departing Barcelona in the evening
Seasonal service (GNV).
Source: GNV Barcelona–Menorca route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Barcelona → Nador
Weekly: Barcelona departures on Thursdays at 10:30 through October and November 2026 (5 Nov at 12:00); from December, dates vary
December 2026 – January 2027 dates are irregular (e.g. 11, 18 and 22 Dec, 1, 3 and 9 Jan).
Source: GNV booking calendar (departures-calendar-simple, route BD/DB), checked 29 Sep 2026, checked 2026-09-29
- Barcelona → Formentera
Overnight ferry Barcelona – Ibiza, then fast ferry Ibiza – Formentera (about 30 min)
Source: Baleària Barcelona – Formentera route page (Wayback snapshot 2026-02-28), checked 2026-10-27
- Barcelona → Tanger Med
Weekly GNV sailings; days on the booking site
Source: Ferryscanner Barcelona – Tanger Med route page, checked 2026-10-27
- Barcelona → Porto Torres (Sardinia)
About 5 sailings a week
Ferryscanner listed 5 weekly crossings (updated 24 Oct 2026); Bookaway lists departures between 00:30 and 23:30.
Source: Ferryscanner and Bookaway route page, checked 2026-10-27
Passenger Terminals
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Drassanes metro station (L3) at the bottom of La Rambla, walking distance from the ferry terminals
Portbus shuttle between the Columbus Monument and the Moll Adossat cruise terminals
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is about 10 miles away (20–25 minutes by taxi)
Long-stay parking is available at the World Trade Center Barcelona and the official Moll Adossat car parks; ferry terminals have their own car parks.
We have not confirmed public EV charging at the terminals. Check with your operator before travelling.
Cruise Terminals & Embarkation
Moll Adossat terminals A, B, C, D (Palacruceros) and E (Helix) form one of Europe’s largest cruise turnaround hubs.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is about 10 miles away, roughly 20–25 minutes by taxi; a port surcharge applies to taxi fares.
Drassanes metro station (L3) is at the bottom of La Rambla, and the Portbus shuttle connects the Columbus Monument with Moll Adossat.
Long-term parking at World Trade Center Barcelona and the official Moll Adossat car parks.
The Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel is inside the port area; hotels along Paral·lel and La Rambla are a short taxi ride away.
Travel times are typical and depend on traffic. Check parking rates and terminal allocations with the port or your cruise line before travelling.
Ferry Routes from Port of Barcelona
Barcelona → Ibiza
Crossing: 8h 30m – 10h (mostly overnight) · Baleària, Trasmed, GNV
Barcelona → Palma de Mallorca
Crossing: 6h 30m – 8h · Baleària, Trasmed
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
Crossing: 20h – 21h · Grimaldi Lines
Genoa → Barcelona
Crossing: 20h 30m – 21h 30m · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
Barcelona → Ciutadella (Menorca)
Crossing: From 3h 30m (fast ferry) to overnight (conventional ferry) · Baleària
Barcelona → Alcúdia (Mallorca)
Crossing: From 3h 30m (fast ferry); overnight on conventional ferries · Baleària, Trasmed GLE
Barcelona → Mahón (Menorca)
Crossing: About 7h – 8h (overnight) · GNV
Barcelona → Nador
Crossing: 27h – 30h 25m · GNV
Barcelona → Formentera
Crossing: About 11h 30m, overnight via Ibiza · Baleària
Barcelona → Tanger Med
Crossing: 29h 45m – 33h 45m (about 31h 35m on average) · GNV
Barcelona → Porto Torres (Sardinia)
Crossing: 13h – 15h (Ferryscanner 14h 15m – 14h 44m) · Grimaldi Lines
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Barcelona.