- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
63
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ceuta to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ceuta to Málaga will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 63 ferries that leave Ceuta for Málaga on Fri, Jul 24, 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct ferries cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 59 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 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.
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA
NÁPOLES
CECILIA PAYNE
VOLCAN DE TENO
CEUTA JET
VOLCAN DE TENO
VOLCAN DE TENOOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ceuta to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $21, and a ferry costs an average of $21.
Distance: 66 nautical miles (123 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Ceuta to Málaga ferries for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 3:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 5:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 3:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h45 | 6:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 3:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 6:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 6:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 5:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 6:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 9:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 9:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 11:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 9:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 10:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 10:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 12:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 11:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 11:45 AM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 2:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 12:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 1:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 1:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 4:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 4:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 4:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 5:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 5:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 6:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 7:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 7:31 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:01 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 7:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 10:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TENO | 10:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 10:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 9:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 10:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 1:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 11:15 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:45 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
CEUTA JET | 12:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 11:59 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h01 | 2:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
VOLCAN DE TENO | 1:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 1:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 2h00 | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 1:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Ceuta to Málaga run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $21 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 46 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (123 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 314 sailings per week. Ferries from Ceuta to Málaga are available to foot passengers.




Distance 66 nautical miles (123 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€21) |
Ferries per day 46 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 314 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
A chilled tomato soup with olive oil, garlic and bread, often topped with ham and egg. A Málaga summer staple linked to Andalusian home cooking.
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly reasonable versus Madrid, Barcelona, or many major European beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ceuta to Málaga 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 Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ceuta to Málaga ferries use the Port de Tanger Med to Port of Algeciras port pair. Use this guide to compare Ceuta and Málaga ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Ceuta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Restaurante Bugao (0.3km), Restaurante El Refectorio (0.5km), Restaurante La Columna (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Ceuta.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Ceuta: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Ceuta.
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