Ferries from
Italy to Spain
Ferries from
Italy to Spain
Italy to Spain ferries are operated by 2 ferry companies; Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. There are currently 3 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 23 hours.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Italy to Spain. Ferries to Spain from Italy sail approximately 6 times per week and are provided by 2 operators; Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Spain today.
The duration of the ferry from Italy to Spain depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Italy Spain ferry also varies between routes, with the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry taking approximately 23 hours.
Fastest Italy to Spain ferry time: 1 hour
Longest Italy to Spain ferry time: 32 hours
The fastest ferry from Italy to Spain is the Civitavecchia to Barcelona route. This ferry is provided by Grimaldi Lines and takes around 1 hour.
Italy to Spain ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Italy to Spain by boat, it's best to check the latest Italy to Spain ferry timetable before you book.
Civitavecchia – Barcelona first ferry: 00:30
Civitavecchia – Barcelona last ferry: 23:59
There are 2 ferry companies providing this route. Italy to Spain ferry operators include Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines
Popular Italy to Spain ferry routes include:
Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry
Genoa to Barcelona ferry
The most popular ferry is Civitavecchia to Barcelona with up to 1 daily and 5 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 23 hours.
Another popular route is the Genoa to Barcelona ferry with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The Genoa to Barcelona ferry takes about 21 hours 30 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Spain from Italy taking just 1 hour, it's possible to do an Italy to Spain day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Spain from Italy.
Car Operators: Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Italy to Spain car ferry prices.
Italy to Spain ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry costing £206 on average and the Genoa to Barcelona ferry costing £288 on average.
Prices for the Civitavecchia to Barcelona ferry start from as little as £46 for those travelling with a car and from £37 for foot passengers. The prices for the Genoa to Barcelona ferry route start from £149 for cars and from £54 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Italy to Spain ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Italy to Spain are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Italy to Spain ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Spain from Italy.
Italy to Spain distance: 666 miles (1071km) and 578 nautical miles.
You can book Italy to Spain ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Italy to Spain ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CivitavecchiaItaly |
To BarcelonaSpain |
Average price£172.47 | |
From GenoaItaly |
To BarcelonaSpain |
Average price£290.12 |
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