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. It is operated by Grandi Navi Veloci.
- Operator
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Genoa to Barcelona ferry timetable
Seasonal sailing times
The Genoa to Barcelona ferry is operated by Grandi Navi Veloci. Sailings change with the season, and departures are confirmed ahead of each sailing period.
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.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailing frequency on this route varies by season. Confirm current dates with the operator before travelling.
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.
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.
Where can I check live sailing times?
The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Barcelona
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 30, 2026.
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