- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso with works from different periods. Essential for understanding the artist’s connection to his birth city.
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
63
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ceuta to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ceuta to Málaga will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 63 ferries that leave Ceuta for Málaga every day 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 25 Aug the direct ferries cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 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.
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
TANGER EXPRESS
TANGER EXPRESS
CECILIA PAYNE
AVEMAR DOS
AVEMAR DOS
VILLA DE AGAETE
VILLA DE AGAETE| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 20:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:15 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:45 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 19:45 | Arrival Time 22:45 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 22:15 | Arrival Time 01:15 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 19:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 22:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 01:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 01:30 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 20:30 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 23:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:45 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 00:30 | Arrival Time 01:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival Time 12:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 04:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 00:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 21:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:30 | Arrival Time 04:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 19:31 | Arrival Time 22:01 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 1h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 23:15 | Arrival Time 01:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 09:15 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 11:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Ceuta to Málaga ferries for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CECILIA PAYNE | 2:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 4:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 3:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 5:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 3:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h45 | 6:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 3:45 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 6:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 4:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 6:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 6:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 7:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 5:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 6:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:15 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 9:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 7:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 8:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 9:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 8:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
NÁPOLES | 9:15 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 11:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 9:30 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 12:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 10:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 12:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 12:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 10:15 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 11:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 12:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 13:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 12:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 13:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 11:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 14:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 11:45 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 14:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 12:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 14:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 13:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 14:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 14:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 15:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 13:45 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 16:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 14:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 16:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
KATTEGAT | 14:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 16:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 14:15 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 17:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 15:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 16:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 16:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 17:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 15:15 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 17:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 16:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 17:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 16:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 18:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 17:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 18:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 17:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 19:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 17:15 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 19:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
NÁPOLES | 17:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 20:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 17:30 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 20:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 18:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 19:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 18:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 20:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 19:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 20:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 20:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 21:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 19:31 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 22:01 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 19:45 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 22:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
KATTEGAT | 20:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 22:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 20:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 22:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 21:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 22:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 22:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 23:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 22:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 23:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 21:45 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 0:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 22:00 Port de Tanger Med | 0h59 | 23:59 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 22:15 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 1:15 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 23:00 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 23:15 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:45 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
CEUTA JET | 0:30 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
AVEMAR DOS | 23:59 Port de Tanger Med | 1h01 | 2:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
VOLCAN DE TENO | 1:00 Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
NÁPOLES | 1:30 Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:00 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 1:30 Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 4:30 Port of Algeciras | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Ceuta to Málaga run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 46 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (123 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 310 sailings per week. Ferries from Ceuta to Málaga are available to foot passengers.




Distance 66 nautical miles (123 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 46 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 310 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 0:01 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso with works from different periods. Essential for understanding the artist’s connection to his birth city.
Collection of Carmen Thyssen focused on 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting. A strong choice for regional art in a restored palace.
Centre Pompidou’s Málaga venue presenting modern and contemporary art in the waterfront Cube building. Good for temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian shopping street linking the old city and port. It is ideal for strolling and taking in Málaga’s everyday urban atmosphere.
Revitalised port promenade with palms, shops, public art and sea views. Popular for an easy waterfront walk near the historic centre.
Large central park with subtropical planting, shaded paths and fountains. A pleasant green route between the old town and the port.
A chilled tomato soup from Málaga with bread, olive oil and garlic, traditionally topped with ham and egg. A summer staple across the city.
Skewered sardines grilled over an open fire on the beach. One of Málaga’s signature seafood dishes, especially along the seafront.
Small anchovies lightly floured and fried. A classic Málaga tapa, prized for fresh local fish and simple preparation.
Refined dining in central Málaga with contemporary Andalusian cooking and tasting menus in an elegant, intimate room.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the sea in El Palo, valued for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Málaga cooking.
Historic central tavern known for traditional Málaga tapas, sherry and a lively old-school atmosphere near the cathedral.
Moderate for Spain: tapas and buses are fairly priced, but beach hotels and central dining cost more than in many inland cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, leave small change. In taxis, round up the fare or add about €1 for helpful service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ceuta to Málaga 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 Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ceuta to Málaga ferries use the Port de Tanger Med to Port of Algeciras port pair. Use this guide to compare Ceuta and Málaga ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Ceuta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Restaurante Bugao (0.3km), Restaurante El Refectorio (0.5km), Restaurante La Columna (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Ceuta.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Ceuta.
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