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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
18 h
Average duration
18 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sanremo to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sanremo to Barcelona will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Sanremo for Barcelona on Fri, Jun 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct ferries cover the 533 km distance in an average of 18 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 18 h .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest ferries will take 19 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $149.
Distance: 287 nautical miles (533 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $73 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 29m Average total duration 20h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 22m Average total duration 22h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Barcelona:
A flight is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Barcelona costing on average $73 (€59).
A flight is $46 (€37) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sanremo to Barcelona costing on average $99 (€80).
A flight is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sanremo to Barcelona costing on average $149 (€120).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 29m.
Train takes on average 22h 52m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 20h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 19h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 18h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Sanremo to Barcelona ferries for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 AM Sanremo | 19h00 | 8:30 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Sanremo to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest ferry covers the 287 nautical miles (533 km) distance in 17h 15m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 287 nautical miles (533 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 17h 15m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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