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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Barcelona to Portofino
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
660 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Barcelona to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Portofino will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Barcelona for Portofino every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 15 Jul the direct ferries cover the 660 km distance in an average of 20 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 20 h 45 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.
GNV Aurora12:0020h45Port of Barcelona8:45Port of Genoa£641One-way0 changes
- GNV Aurora12:0020h45Port of Barcelona8:45Port of Genoa£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Barcelona to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a ferry costs an average of £71.
Distance: 356 nautical miles (660 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £54 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
24h 36m Average total duration 23h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Barcelona to Portofino Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 05:50 | Duration 17h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 24h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 24h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 20h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 22h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Barcelona to Portofino ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Portofino ferries for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 Barcelona | 24h15 | 7:15 Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:00 Barcelona | 24h15 | 8:15 Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Barcelona | 17h20 | 5:50 Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Gnv?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Gnv, but also compare tickets for the likes of Grimaldi to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Portofino.
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Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper or Directferries?
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Barcelona to Portofino
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Ferries from Barcelona to Portofino run on average 1 times per day, taking around 23h 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest ferry covers the 356 nautical miles (660 km) distance in 17h 20m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Barcelona to Portofino are available to foot passengers.
Distance 356 nautical miles (660 km) |
Average sailing duration 23h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 17h 20m |
First ferry 9:00 |
Last ferry 19:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Ferry operators: Gnv, Grimaldi from Barcelona to PortofinoYou can travel by ferry between Barcelona to Portofino with Gnv, Grimaldi for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Portofino ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Portofino 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Portofino
Most Barcelona to Portofino ferries use the Port of Barcelona to Port of Genoa port pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Portofino ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Barcelona port do ferries to Portofino leave from?
Getting to Port of Barcelona from Barcelona city centre
Port of Barcelona is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Barcelona port facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Miramar (0.3km), Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km), Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Barcelona.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Barcelona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port of Barcelona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Barcelona.
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