Boat tickets Barcelone – Alger

A full night, seventeen to twenty hours depending on direction and ship, across the Balearic basin and then the eastern Alboran Sea. It is shorter than from Sète, and Barcelona has the advantage of a port linked to all of Europe by rail and air. For a traveller without a vehicle coming from the north, train to Barcelona then ship is often simpler than driving to a French port.

On the Moll de Barcelona, in line with the Ramblas and the Columbus monument, at the entrance to Port Vell. The old town and Barceloneta are walkable from the quays, and a shuttle links the terminal to Plaça Colom. It is one of the few embarkations in the catalogue where waiting happens in town — but vehicle check-in closes noticeably earlier than for foot passengers, which catches people out.

The crossing fills a whole night: a cabin is not a comfort extra but the normal way to make this trip, and it is booked with the ticket. A reclining seat remains possible on the rarer daytime sailings. As the car deck is closed under way, everything you need must come out of the vehicle before departure — a habit to acquire if you are used to the short Strait crossings.

Barcelona serves Algiers and the centre of the country; Valencia aims rather at Mostaganem and western Algeria. The difference is therefore about the final destination, not the crossing itself, whose durations are comparable. Barcelona is easier to reach from France and northern Europe; Valencia is better placed for those coming from Madrid or the Spanish Levante. In both cases frequency is low and the calendar seasonal.

Barcelona Sants station, served by high-speed trains from Madrid, Paris and Lyon, is about twenty minutes from the Moll de Barcelona by metro then on foot. El Prat airport is half an hour away via the L9 Sud line or the Aerobús. That is what sets Barcelona apart from the catalogue's other ports: you can arrive car-free from almost anywhere in Europe and board straight away.

From mid-July to late August outbound, and over the last ten days of August on the return. The Algerian diaspora of Spain, France and Italy then converges on the few weekly sailings, and vehicle spaces vanish as soon as sales open. Outside that window availability returns, but the calendar is still published in waves rather than continuously.

The terminal sits at the end of the Ramblas: Barceloneta, the Boqueria market and the Gothic quarter are fifteen minutes away on foot, and luggage can be left at the terminal or near the port. Mind vehicle check-in, though, which closes well before that for foot passengers — the walk is planned around that time, not around the advertised departure.

One to several hours: police check, customs inspection of luggage, currency declaration and, with a vehicle, personal temporary import formalities. It is markedly longer than on the catalogue's Moroccan links. The rule is to schedule no appointment, flight or non-refundable booking in the hours after the announced arrival time.

The ferry crossing from BARCELONE to ALGER takes approximately 8h. This duration may vary slightly depending on weather conditions and the specific vessel used.

Expect from 120 € on foot to about 1000 € for a car with cabin. Three factors apply: season (+40 to 60 % in summer), how early you book (−30 to 40 % in advance) and accommodation type. Indicative 2026 fares, to be confirmed at booking.

For international ferry crossings, we recommend arriving at BARCELONE at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time. This allows sufficient time for check-in, security procedures, and vehicle boarding if applicable.

Yes, bookings can typically be modified or cancelled according to the ferry company's terms and conditions. Cancellation policies vary by operator and ticket type. Learn more about cancellation policies.