Italy
Genoa to Barcelona Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Genoa
Liguria
Arrives
Barcelona
Catalonia
Grandi Navi VelociAt a glance
The Genoa to Barcelona ferry with 3 listed sailings between 13:00 and 16:00. It is operated by Grandi Navi Veloci.
- First sailing
- 13:00
- Last sailing
- 16:00
- Sailings listed
- 3
Genoa to Barcelona ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | — | — | Grandi Navi Veloci | Tue |
| 14:00 | — | — | Grandi Navi Veloci | Tue |
| 16:00 | — | — | Grandi Navi Veloci | Sat |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Genoa – Barcelona crossing
Three day patterns — Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — cover nine sailings a week between Genoa and Barcelona, with five departures spread from 13:00 to 21:00.
Grandi Navi Veloci operates all of them. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday have no scheduled departure in either direction, which for a route between two of the western Mediterranean's largest ports is a deliberate three-day rhythm rather than a thin service.
The crossing runs overnight across the Ligurian Sea and the Gulf of Lion. Genoa was the Republic that rivalled Venice for the medieval Mediterranean trade, and Barcelona the Catalan port that competed with both — a route this old carrying freight and passengers on a fixed three-times-weekly cycle is entirely in character.
Your destination
About Barcelona
Ask anyone what sails from Barcelona and the answer is the Balearics. Our timetable says otherwise: the busiest link out of this port is Tanger Med in Morocco, with more sailings than Ibiza, Menorca and Mallorca have between them. Barcelona is one of very few ports that reaches three coastlines — Spanish islands, Italy and North Africa — and the traffic is not distributed the way the brochures suggest.
Full Barcelona travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Deck passage, Pullman seats, cabins up to Suites Deluxe
- Pet-friendly cabins
- Halal food and a prayer room
- Sea-Fi internet
- Late check-out and priority disembarking
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Can I book the return crossing too?
Yes, check the return route for its own times and fares.
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 23h under normal conditions.
Is this an international ferry route?
Yes, it connects Italy and Spain.
Who operates the service?
Grandi Navi Veloci runs this crossing.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Grandi Navi Veloci) for current fares.
How often does the ferry run?
There are 3 departures on operating days, with the first at 13:00 and the last at 16:00.
What time are the first and last sailings?
The first sailing currently departs at 13:00 and the last leaves at 16:00. Departure times vary by day and season — check the timetable above for the exact sailing you need.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings operate on selected days, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Grandi Navi Veloci does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Grandi Navi Veloci, so declare your pet when booking.
Will these sailing times change soon?
The timetable above is the one in force now and runs to 31 October 2026. The next edition has already been published and starts 17 October 2026; it replaces this table on that date, so what you see here is always the current season rather than a merged list of all of them.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
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Timetable valid Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated October 11, 2026.
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