The cheapest and fastest ferries from Barcelona to Mahon
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h
Ferries per day
3
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Barcelona to Mahon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Mahon will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Barcelona for Mahon on Sun, Nov 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct ferries cover the 243 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sun, Nov 30 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.






Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Barcelona to Mahon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Mahon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €5, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 131 nautical miles (243 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price |
8h 42m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Barcelona to Mahon Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Trasmed GLE | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Barcelona to Mahon ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Mahon ferries for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Barcelona | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Mahon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Barcelona | 7h00 | 9:00 PM Mahon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Barcelona | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Mahon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Barcelona | 7h45 | 3:30 AM Mahon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Barcelona | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Mahon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona to Mahon by flight or ferry
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Offers and deals from Barcelona to Mahon
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Barcelona to Mahon
Ferries from Barcelona to Mahon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 131 nautical miles (243 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 16 sailings per week. Ferries from Barcelona to Mahon are available to foot passengers.



Distance 131 nautical miles (243 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Trasmed GLE, GNV, Balearia from Barcelona to MahonYou can travel by ferry between Barcelona to Mahon with Trasmed GLE, GNV, Balearia for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Trasmed GLE
GNV
Balearia
FAQs: Ferry from Barcelona to Mahon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Mahon 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 Mahon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Barcelona, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Maó, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Barcelona to Mahon
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Miramar (0.3km)
- Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km)
- Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Ecològic and Radio Taxi Barcelona.
- Free
- Metro L3, Drassanes stop
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