From approx. €55 one way – overnight & fast ferry, 3 operators, daily crossings (low-season offers from €15)
The ferry is the direct way across. Three operators – Baleària, Trasmediterránea and GNV – sail daily, year-round. Overnight crossings to Palma take about 7–8.5 hours and leave Barcelona between 21:30 and 22:45, so you sleep on board and wake up in Mallorca. Prefer to travel by day? The Baleària fast ferry reaches Alcúdia in northern Mallorca in just 3.5 hours. Foot passengers pay from approx. €55 one way, with low-season offers from €15.
Welcome to the most comprehensive English-language guide to travelling by ferry from Barcelona to Mallorca. Whether you are combining a city break in Barcelona with a beach holiday in Mallorca, already travelling in Spain and looking for the quickest way across to the island, or planning your route to the Balearic Islands from anywhere in Europe, this guide has everything you need. Our team – Thomas, Elena, and Lisa Bergmann – have made over 150 crossings between them and share their first-hand experience to help you plan the perfect trip.
Taking the ferry is more than just transport – it is part of the holiday experience. Watch Barcelona's skyline fade into the sunset, enjoy dinner on board, sleep in a comfortable cabin, and wake up in Palma ready to explore. No airport queues, no luggage restrictions, and you can even bring your car.
The classic route. Board in the evening, sleep on the ferry, and arrive in Palma first thing in the morning. Three operators run this route daily.
The daytime option. Baleària’s fast ferry “Margarita Salas” whisks you to the north of Mallorca in as little as 3.5 hours, arriving in the charming port of Alcúdia (on some days it calls at Menorca first, adding time).
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Mallorca has long been one of Europe's favourite holiday islands, but most visitors only ever see the airport and their resort. Taking the ferry from Barcelona opens up an entirely different experience: you get a city break and a beach holiday in one trip. With cheap flights and fast train links into Barcelona from all over Europe – and no baggage limits on the ferry – this route is remarkably easy to reach.
Fly into Barcelona, spend 2–3 days exploring the city, then take the overnight ferry to Mallorca. You save on a night's hotel (sleep on the ferry!) and arrive fresh in Palma.
Complete fly & ferry guide →Discover the Mallorca that package tourists miss: the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Palma's Gothic old town, local markets, and authentic Mallorcan cuisine.
Mallorca holiday guide →Bringing your dog to Mallorca? The ferry is the only way to travel with your pet. We cover pet cabins, kennels, and the EU pet passport and entry requirements you need.
Pet travel guide →All departure times for 2026, across all three operators. Filter by day, route, and season.
View timetables →Terminal maps, parking, metro & bus connections for Barcelona and Palma ferry ports.
Barcelona port → | Palma port →Everything you need to know about taking your vehicle, plus our cabin guide with types and prices.
Car ferry guide → | Cabin guide →Use our guides to find the best operator, price, and schedule for your trip
