The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tarragona to Palma
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tarragona to Palma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Palma will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £32.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Tarragona for Palma every day 5 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 209 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 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.
CIUDAD DE PALMA
GNV Sealand
KERRY
ABEL MATUTES
MARGARITA SALAS
MARGARITA SALAS
ABEL MATUTES
CIUDAD DE PALMA
KERRY
GNV SealandTravel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Tarragona to Palma
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Palma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £13.
Distance: 112 nautical miles (209 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Tarragona to Palma Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 22:15 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Trasmed GLE | Departure Time 22:45 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Tarragona to Palma ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Palma ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MARGARITA SALAS | 14:45 Port of Barcelona | 3h30 | 18:15 Port d'Alcúdia | 0 changesdirect | |
MAJESTIC | 20:30 Port of Barcelona | 8h30 | 05:00 Port of Palma de Mallorca | 0 changesdirect | |
ABEL MATUTES | 21:15 Port of Barcelona | 7h15 | 04:30 Palma (Estació Marítima 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tarragona to Palma
Ferries from Tarragona to Palma run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £13 by flight.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest ferry covers the 112 nautical miles (209 km) distance in 3h 30m. There are 24 sailings per week. Ferries from Tarragona to Palma are available to foot passengers.



Distance 112 nautical miles (209 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 24 |
Fastest ferry 3h 30m |
First ferry 02:30 |
Last ferry 23:58 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Balearia, Trasmed GLE from Tarragona to PalmaYou can travel by ferry between Tarragona to Palma with GNV, Balearia, Trasmed GLE for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Balearia
Trasmed GLE
FAQs: Tarragona to Palma ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Palma 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 Palma, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.


