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Compare ferry and flight for Palma to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palma to Barcelona 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 17m. 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 £14, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 207 km
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£82 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get to Barcelona from Palma by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Palma to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Palma to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona 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 Palma to Barcelona.

You can get to Barcelona from Palma 2 different ways: ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Palma is by taking a flight, which costs on average £18.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Palma to Barcelona:
Taking a flight costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs £6 less than taking a ferry, which costs on average £24 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Palma is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Ferry takes 6 h on average.
Barcelona is approximately 128 miles away from Palma.
The average frequency per day from Palma to Barcelona is:
- 1 coach a day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Palma to Barcelona 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 Palma to Barcelona:
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palma de Mallorca and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
- Flights most often depart from Palma at Palma de Mallorca Airport and arrive in Barcelona at Barcelona El Prat Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Palma to Barcelona:
- You can travel by ferry to Barcelona from Palma with GNV, Trasmed GLE or Balearia, and you can find GNV Palma to Barcelona tickets for £24 on Omio.
- You can travel between Palma and Barcelona by flight with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa or Iberia Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £18 with Vueling Airlines from Palma to Barcelona.
Yes, there are direct routes from Palma to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct ferries per day to take to Barcelona with GNV, Trasmed GLE or Balearia.
- You can find 18 direct flights per day to Barcelona with Vueling Airlines or Air Europa.
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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