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Museu Picasso
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Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
21 h 15 m
Average duration
21 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
663 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rapallo to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Barcelona will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £72.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Rapallo for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 08 Aug the direct ferries cover the 663 km distance in an average of 21 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 21 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 21 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.


Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 14h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £119.
Distance: 357 nautical miles (663 km)
Most popular Ferry | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £122 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
27h 31m Average total duration 26h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 27h 4m Average total duration 26h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration Fastest 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 12:15 | Duration 21h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Barcelona ferries for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Rapallo | 21h15 | 12:15 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Rapallo to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 26h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest ferry covers the 357 nautical miles (663 km) distance in 21h 15m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Rapallo to Barcelona are available to foot passengers.

Distance 357 nautical miles (663 km) |
Average sailing duration 26h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 21h 15m |
First ferry 9:00 |
Last ferry 16:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Drassanes Station, Barcelona -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo 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 Rapallo to Barcelona ferries use the Port of Genoa to Port of Barcelona port pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo 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.