Ferries from
Spain to Italy
Ferries from
Spain to Italy
Spain to Italy ferries are operated by 2 ferry companies; Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. There are currently 3 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 22 hours 45 minutes.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Spain to Italy. Ferries to Italy from Spain 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 Italy today.
The duration of the ferry from Spain to Italy 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 Spain Italy ferry also varies between routes, with the Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry taking approximately 22 hours 45 minutes.
Fastest Spain to Italy ferry time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Longest Spain to Italy ferry time: 33 hours 30 minutes
The fastest ferry from Spain to Italy is the Barcelona to Genoa route. This ferry is provided by Grandi Navi Veloci and takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Spain to Italy 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 Spain to Italy by boat, it's best to check the latest Spain to Italy ferry timetable before you book.
Barcelona – Civitavecchia first ferry: 00:30
Barcelona – Civitavecchia last ferry: 23:59
There are 2 ferry companies providing this route. Spain to Italy ferry operators include Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines
Popular Spain to Italy ferry routes include:
Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry
Barcelona to Genoa ferry
The most popular ferry is Barcelona to Civitavecchia with up to 1 daily and 4 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 22 hours 45 minutes.
Another popular route is the Barcelona to Genoa ferry with up to 1 daily and 1 weekly sailings. The Barcelona to Genoa ferry takes about 23 hours 45 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Italy from Spain taking just 1 hour 40 minutes, it's possible to do a Spain to Italy day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Italy from Spain.
Car Operators: Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Spain to Italy car ferry prices.
Spain to Italy 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 Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry costing £232 on average and the Barcelona to Genoa ferry costing £312 on average.
Prices for the Barcelona to Civitavecchia ferry start from as little as £48 for those travelling with a car and from £41 for foot passengers. The prices for the Barcelona to Genoa ferry route start from £139 for cars and from £55 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Spain to Italy ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Spain to Italy are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Spain to Italy ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Italy from Spain.
Spain to Italy distance: 510 miles (821km) and 443 nautical miles.
You can book Spain to Italy ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Spain to Italy ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From BarcelonaSpain |
To CivitavecchiaItaly |
Average price£189.74 | |
From BarcelonaSpain |
To GenoaItaly |
Average price£339.28 |
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