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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£39
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£39
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
13 h
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
13 h
Ferries on 29 Aug
1
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Alghero to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alghero to Barcelona will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £39.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 1 ferries from Alghero to Barcelona, including 1 direct services.
On Sat 29 Aug the direct ferries cover the 525 km distance in an average of 13 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h .
The slowest ferries will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GL19
GL19Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alghero to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 283 nautical miles (525 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
14h 25m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 07:45 | Arrival Time 20:45 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 00:00 | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 22:45 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 20:30 | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
The table below shows live departures for Alghero to Barcelona ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GL19 | 7:45 Porto Torres (Porto Industriale) | 13h00 | 20:45 Port of Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Alghero to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 283 nautical miles (525 km) distance in 13h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week.

Distance 283 nautical miles (525 km) |
Average sailing duration 13h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 13h 0m |
First ferry 0:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alghero to Barcelona by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alghero to Barcelona ferries use the Porto Torres (Porto Industriale) to Port of Barcelona port pair. Use this guide to compare Alghero and Barcelona ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Barcelona is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Barcelona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurante Miramar (0.3km), Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km), Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Barcelona.
Available at Port of Barcelona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Barcelona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Barcelona.
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