The cheapest and fastest ferries from Alicante to Palma
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Alicante to Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Palma will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £90.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Alicante for Palma every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 19 Dec the direct ferries cover the 303 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 15 m 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.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
ELEANOR ROOSEVELTTravel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Alicante to Palma
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Palma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a ferry costs an average of £62.
Distance: 163 nautical miles (303 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£114 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Alicante to Palma Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 22:15 | Duration 5h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 5h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Alicante to Palma ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Palma ferries for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT | 16:00 Port of Denia | 5h15 | 21:15 Palma (Estació Marítima 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Ferry from Alicante to Palma
Ferries from Alicante to Palma run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest ferry covers the 163 nautical miles (303 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Alicante to Palma are available to foot passengers.

Distance 163 nautical miles (303 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 23:58 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Balearia from Alicante to PalmaYou can travel by ferry between Alicante to Palma with Balearia for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Balearia
FAQs: Alicante to Palma ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Palma 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 Palma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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