The cheapest and fastest ferries from Barcelona to Genoa
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
22 h 45 m
Average duration
23 h 26 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
646 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Barcelona to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Genoa will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £69.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Barcelona for Genoa every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 646 km distance in an average of 23 h 26 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 22 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 d 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Barcelona to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 348 nautical miles (646 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £198 Average Price |
26h 36m Average total duration 25h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Barcelona to Genoa Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 25h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Barcelona to Genoa ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Genoa ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:00 Barcelona | 24h15 | 07:15 Genoa | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Barcelona | 23h30 | 07:00 Genoa | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Barcelona | 23h15 | 07:00 Genoa | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Barcelona | 22h45 | 08:45 Genoa | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona to Genoa by coach, flight or ferry
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Overview: Ferry from Barcelona to Genoa
Ferries from Barcelona to Genoa run on average 1 times per day, taking around 25h 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 348 nautical miles (646 km) distance in 19h 45m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Barcelona to Genoa are available to foot passengers.


Distance 348 nautical miles (646 km) |
Average sailing duration 25h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 19h 45m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Grimaldi from Barcelona to GenoaYou can travel by ferry between Barcelona to Genoa with GNV, Grimaldi for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Grimaldi
FAQs: Barcelona to Genoa ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Barcelona, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Genoa, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Genoa
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Miramar (0.3km)
- Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km)
- Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Ecològic and Radio Taxi Barcelona.
- Free
- Metro L3, Drassanes stop
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta (0.3km)
- Soho Restaurant & Fish Work (0.5km)
- Eataly Genova (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Genova and Cooperativa Radio Taxi.
- Free
- Bus lines 1, 9, 32, stop at Piazza Caricamento
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