The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tangier to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 36 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
932 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tangier to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tangier to Barcelona will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £101.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Tangier for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 27 Dec the direct ferries cover the 932 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 d 8 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.










Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Tangier to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tangier to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £77, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 503 nautical miles (932 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£134 Average Price Cheapest | £249 Average Price |
34h 59m Average total duration 33h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tangier to Barcelona Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 37h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Tangier to Barcelona ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tangier to Barcelona ferries for today, Friday 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:30 Tangier | 34h00 | 05:30 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Tangier | 34h15 | 06:30 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Tangier | 34h30 | 07:30 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tangier to Barcelona
Ferries from Tangier to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 33h 59m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £51 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 503 nautical miles (932 km) distance in 27h 45m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Tangier to Barcelona are available to foot passengers.

Distance 503 nautical miles (932 km) |
Average sailing duration 33h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 27h 45m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV from Tangier to BarcelonaYou can travel by ferry between Tangier to Barcelona with GNV for as low as £51. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Tangier to Barcelona ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tangier 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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port de Tanger Med, which is located around 28.7 miles (46.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Barcelona, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Tangier and Barcelona
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Le Mirage (0.7km)
- Restaurant La Corniche (0.9km)
- Restaurant La Piscine (1km)
- Main companies are Taxi Tanger and Grand Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 19, Stop: Tanger Med Port
- 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
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