How to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island)

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Compare flight and ferry for Barcelona to Ibiza (Island)

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is a ferry with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island):

A ferry is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) costing on average $126 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:

Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Ibiza (Island) including taking a flight and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island)

How to get from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) by train, bus or flight.

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ferry

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TrasmedCIUDAD DE GRANADA
    10:00 PM9h00
    Port of Barcelona
    7:00 AMIbiza-Botafoc
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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  • TrasmedCIUDAD DE GRANADA
    10:00 PM9h00
    Port of Barcelona
    7:00 AMIbiza-Botafoc
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY3502
    7:50 AM1h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:55 AMIbiza Airport
    $2031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VuelingIB5088
    7:50 AM1h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:55 AMIbiza Airport
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY3518
    5:15 PM1h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    6:20 PMIbiza Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY3500
    7:10 AM1h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:15 AMIbiza Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers
  • BaleariaBAHAMA MAMA
    10:00 PM8h45
    Port of Barcelona
    6:45 AMIbiza-Botafoc
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Barcelona to Ibiza

Travel by train or bus to Ibiza from Barcelona involves a ferry crossing, and total travel time is from 10 hours. There is only one ferry crossing per day. Travel by flight presents a convenient and fast mode of transport for this route. There are frequent services available throughout the day, and the journey takes from 1 hour.

Buses from Barcelona to Ibiza

It is possible to travel to Ibiza from Barcelona via a combination of bus and ferry. Alsa provides daily bus services from Barcelona to Valencia. The main departure point is Barcelona Nord, and the arrival point is Valencia Coach Station. The journey generally takes from 4 to 6 hours. Buses run once every 4 hours. The ferry from Valencia to Ibiza operates once a day and takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes. The total travel time for this journey is over 10 hours.

Trains from Barcelona to Ibiza

Barcelona is situated in mainland Spain, while Ibiza is on an island. It’s possible to travel to Ibiza from Barcelona via train and ferry links. Renfe trains depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive at Valencia Estacio del Nord. Trains operate every 3 hours, and the journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. At Valencia passengers will need to continue the final part of the journey via ferry. Sailings are once a day. The ferry crossing takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes, and the travel time for the entire trip is from 10 hours.

Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza

There are a number of airlines that operate flights to Ibiza from Barcelona. These include Ryanair, Vueling, Air Europa, and Iberia. Non-stop flights take about 1 hour. The departure point is El Prat Airport, and the arrival point is Ibiza Airport. Flights start operating at about 6 a.m, and are available throughout the day until around 10:20 p.m. There are usually at least 2 flights every hour.

How to get from Barcelona to Ibiza

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Ibiza, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Ibiza, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island)

Travel to Ibiza (Island) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island).

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Ibiza (Island) including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is a ferry with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island):

A ferry is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) costing on average $126 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:

Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is approximately 175 miles (283 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Ibiza (Island) as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island):
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Ibiza Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Ibiza.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ibiza (Island) by bus.
  • Travel with Gnv, Trasmed, Balearia to go to Ibiza (Island) by ferry.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa, Airhub Airlines, Iberia, Swiftair, Air Nostrum to go to Ibiza (Island) by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Gnv, Trasmed, Balearia.
  • 19 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Formentera (Island), Palma, Sant Antoni de Portmany. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ibiza (Island) and these popular destinations at a great price.
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