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Compare ferry and flight for Barcelona to Palma
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Palma from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Palma is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Palma
Travel to Palma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Palma.

There are 2 options to travel from Barcelona to Palma including taking a ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Palma is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £25 compared to other travel options to Palma:
A flight is less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Palma costing on average.
Taking a flight costs £2 less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of £26.
The fastest way from Barcelona to Palma is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Palma that take longer:
Ferry takes 3 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 128 miles from Barcelona to Palma.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Palma is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- 25 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Barcelona and Palma as scheduled services by ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Barcelona to Palma:
- Ferries from Barcelona to Palma most often leave from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Palma de Mallorca.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Palma:
- You can take a ferry from Barcelona to Palma with GNV, Trasmed GLE or Balearia. Cheap tickets can be found for £26 with GNV from Barcelona to Palma.
- You can take a flight from Barcelona to Palma with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair or Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for £25 with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Palma.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Palma with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferry available with GNV, Trasmed GLE or Balearia 3 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flights with Vueling Airlines or Air Europa with 18 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Palma as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Palma from Barcelona.
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