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Compare ferry and flight for Barcelona to Ibiza (Island)
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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$255 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island):
A ferry is $214 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 46m.
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How to get from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY35088:10 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 PMIbiza Airport$351One-way0 transfers
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VY35088:10 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 PMIbiza Airport$351One-way0 transfers
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VY35088:10 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 PMIbiza Airport$351One-way0 transfers
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VY35309:00 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport10:05 PMIbiza Airport$381One-way0 transfers
VY35205:25 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport6:30 PMIbiza Airport$381One-way0 transfers
VY35027:50 AM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 AMIbiza Airport$381One-way0 transfers
CIUDAD DE BARCELONA10:00 PM9h00Port of Barcelona7:00 AMIbiza-Botafoc$411One-way0 transfers
Ciudad de Barcelona_10:00 PM9h30Port of Barcelona7:30 AMIbiza-Botafoc$411One-way0 transfers
MARTÍN I SOLER10:00 PM8h45Port of Barcelona6:45 AMIbiza-Botafoc$621One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island):
A ferry is $214 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ibiza (Island) costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Ibiza (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 46m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Ibiza (Island) as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Ibiza Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Ibiza-Botafoc.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Swiftair, CitizenPlane, ITA to go to Ibiza (Island) by flight.
- Travel with Gnv, Trasmed, Balearia to go to Ibiza (Island) by ferry.
- 20 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Gnv, Trasmed, Balearia.
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