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The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 ferries from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct ferries cover the 305 km distance in an average of 10 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 8 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest ferries will take 10 h 8 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.

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Ferries from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 22:01. The fastest ferry covers the 164 nautical miles (305 km) distance in 11h 29m. Ferries from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona are available to foot passengers.

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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:22AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 11h38 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h08 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona ferries for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:22 AM Sant Francesc Xavier | 10h08 | 6:30 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona with Balearia. Cars can travel on this route with Balearia. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sant Francesc Xavier to Barcelona ferries use the to Port of Barcelona port pair. Use this guide to compare Sant Francesc Xavier and Barcelona ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Barcelona is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Barcelona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurante Miramar (0.3km), Restaurante La Gavina (0.7km), Restaurante 7 Portes (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Barcelona.
Available at Port of Barcelona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Barcelona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Barcelona.