Ferry to Ibiza
About 2 hours on Baleària’s fast ferry, every day · the quickest way to the island from mainland Spain
Most people fly to Ibiza, but the ferry is the way to bring your own car, camper or bike, and to combine the island with mainland Spain, Mallorca or Formentera. Four routes connect Ibiza with the rest of Spain, and which one suits you depends on one choice: fast and pricier from Dénia, or overnight and cheaper from Valencia or Barcelona.
Ibiza ferry route map
All ferries to Ibiza
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Ibiza ferry routes compared
| Route | Operators | Crossing | Sailings | From, per person | Average with a car* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dénia – Ibiza | Baleària (fast ferry Eleanor Roosevelt) | 2h – 2h15 | daily | €68 | about £400 |
| Valencia – Ibiza | Baleària, Trasmed, GNV | 5 – 6 hours, mostly overnight | around 11 a week | €28 – €35 | about £115 |
| Barcelona – Ibiza | Baleària, Trasmed, GNV | 8 – 9 hours, overnight | around 11 a week | €18 – €25 | about £105 |
| Palma (Mallorca) – Ibiza | Baleària (fast), Trasmed | 2 hours fast, about 3h30 conventional | about 10 a week | €25 | about £260 |
| Ibiza – Formentera | Baleària, Trasmapi, Aquabus | about 30 minutes | dozens a day in summer | €30 | about £130 |
*Operators’ “from” fares one way, and the average one-way price with a car that travellers were quoted on Direct Ferries in the last 30 days (October 2026), excluding booking fees. Winter frequencies; there are more sailings in summer. Always check your date.
Which route should you choose?
- Short on time? Dénia – Ibiza. Two hours at sea and you are on the island, but with a car it is clearly the most expensive route.
- Travelling with a car on a budget? Take the overnight ferry from Valencia or Barcelona. With a car you pay on average about a quarter of the Dénia fare, and you save a hotel night.
- Coming from France or Catalonia? Barcelona is the most logical port.
- Combining with Mallorca? Palma – Ibiza by fast ferry takes about two hours, so a day trip is even possible.
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The routes in more detail
Dénia – Ibiza: the fast option
Baleària sails from Dénia, between Valencia and Alicante, to Ibiza town every day on the Eleanor Roosevelt, an LNG-powered fast ferry. The crossing takes about two hours. Fares start from €68 one way, and with a car it quickly gets expensive: travellers paid on average about £400 one way. The fast ferry also continues to Palma de Mallorca.
Valencia – Ibiza: overnight and good value
Baleària, Trasmed and GNV sail between Valencia and Ibiza, mostly overnight in about five to six hours. Baleària has no fast ferry on this route. Fares start from around €28 – €35, and with a car this is one of the cheapest ways to reach the island. Note that some GNV sailings from Valencia call at Palma first, which makes the trip much longer.
Barcelona – Ibiza: from the north
The overnight ferry from Barcelona takes eight to nine hours with Baleària, Trasmed or GNV. Fares start from about €18 – €25. Driving down from the UK, Barcelona is the closest Spanish port to Ibiza. With Baleària the exact boarding point in Barcelona is confirmed a few hours before departure, so keep an eye on your messages.
Palma (Mallorca) – Ibiza: island hopping
Baleària’s fast ferry links Palma and Ibiza in about two hours, from €25; Trasmed sails a slower conventional ferry in about 3.5 hours. More options for combining the islands are in our Balearic island-hopping guide and on the Mallorca ferry page.
Ibiza – Formentera
The short hop to Formentera takes about 30 minutes. Baleària sails roughly every 45 minutes, with almost 30 departures a day from each port in summer; Trasmapi and Aquabus (foot passengers only, also from Playa d’en Bossa) sail the route too. Fares start from about €30. Travelling as a group of four or more with a car? Baleària takes the car for free on a same-day return.
Compare Ibiza – Formentera ferries · More on the island: ferry to Formentera.
Ferrygogo sailed this route
We took the fast ferry from Ibiza to Formentera for a day trip and documented the full experience: frequency, cost, journey time and what to expect.
Read our first-hand experience →Arriving in Ibiza: which port?
The ferries from the mainland and from Mallorca dock at the Botafoc terminal in Ibiza town. It is a modern terminal on the far side of the harbour, connected to the town by bus and taxi, with free parking in front of the terminal. In high season car hire is available, and a small boat runs across the harbour to the centre.
The ferries to Formentera mostly leave from the harbour in town itself, so check the terminal on your ticket. Staying in Sant Antoni? There are currently no regular ferries from the mainland to Sant Antoni; from Ibiza town it is about 20 minutes by car.
From the UK to Ibiza with your car
There are two ways to reach the Spanish ferry ports with your own car:
- Drive through France: from Calais it is roughly 13 hours to Barcelona and 16 – 17 hours to Valencia or Dénia, so plan at least one overnight stop.
- Ferry to northern Spain: Brittany Ferries sails up to six times a week from Portsmouth and Plymouth to Santander and Bilbao. From there it is about six to seven and a half hours to Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia. See our guide to ferries from the UK to Spain.
How to pay less for the ferry to Ibiza
- Choose overnight: Valencia and Barcelona are far cheaper with a car than Dénia, and you save a hotel night.
- Join Baleària Club: free, with up to 20% off from your first booking.
- Heading back to the mainland this autumn? Baleària has a 15% discount code for one-way trips from the Balearics.
- Resident fares are not for tourists: the very low prices you may see (from €4 – €17) are only for Balearic residents with proof of residence.
- Mix plane and ferry: fly out cheaply and come back as a foot passenger on the overnight ferry to Valencia or Barcelona, or the other way round.
Prices and availability for this crossing
Additional Information
Combine different airports with cheap tickets
With low-cost carriers like Ryan Air, you can sometimes find very cheap tickets to Ibiza, but return flights may be limited. In that case, you could travel as a foot passenger on the ferry to Valencia and fly back from there at a low cost! This can save you a lot.
About Ibiza
Ibiza (Catalan: Eivissa) is a Spanish island that belongs to the Balearic Islands. Today, Ibiza is mainly known for its nightlife and parties that originated from the hippie culture.
The southern part of Ibiza is primarily focused on partying, but the island also has a tranquil area that is very popular with hikers due to its beautiful nature. Nowadays, Ibiza is increasingly becoming a family-friendly destination.
FAQ: ferry to Ibiza
How long is the ferry to Ibiza?
From Dénia about 2 hours with Baleària’s fast ferry, from Valencia 5 to 6 hours, from Barcelona 8 to 9 hours (both mostly overnight) and from Palma de Mallorca about 2 hours by fast ferry or 3.5 hours by conventional ferry.
What is the fastest ferry to Ibiza?
Dénia – Ibiza with Baleària, which takes about 2 hours and sails every day. It is also the most expensive route if you take a car.
Is there a ferry from Barcelona to Ibiza?
Yes. Baleària, Trasmed and GNV sail from Barcelona to Ibiza around 11 times a week, overnight in 8 to 9 hours. Fares start from about €18 – €25 per person.
How much is the ferry to Ibiza?
Foot passengers pay from about €18 (Barcelona) to €68 (Dénia) one way. With a car, travellers paid on average about £105 – £115 from Barcelona or Valencia and about £400 from Dénia in the last month.
Where does the ferry arrive in Ibiza?
The ferries from the mainland and Mallorca arrive at the Botafoc terminal in Ibiza town. There are currently no regular mainland ferries to Sant Antoni, which is about 20 minutes away by car.
How long is the ferry from Ibiza to Formentera?
About 30 minutes. Baleària, Trasmapi and Aquabus sail the route throughout the day, with almost 30 departures a day each way in summer.
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Tips for ferry travellers
Unfortunately, this one disappoints me. Either way I would have to fly from the UK to Barcelona, Valencia or Denia. Does ant company operate from Dover, UK?
Hi Maria,
You can get from Dover to Calais and from there you can drive to Barcelona and pick up the ferry from there. I think that’s the most used road to Ibiza from the UK.
I hope this answers your question!
Does the season affect the operation of this Ferry?
Hi Roy,
Good question, Yes this ferry runs more often during the peak Season (April – Early Sept)!