There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Formentera by plane, car ferry, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, car ferry • 3 h 27 min
$38 - $326
3 alternative options
Car ferry • 8 h 58 min
$65 - $427
Train, car ferry • 9 h 50 min
$93 - $140
Bus, car ferry • 12 h 13 min
$72 - $272
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Formentera is to fly and car ferry which costs 30€ - 290€ and takes 3 h 27 min.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Formentera is to fly and car ferry which costs 30€ - 290€ and takes 3 h 27 min.
The distance between Barcelona and Formentera is 305 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Formentera without a car is to car ferry which takes 8 h 58 min and costs 55€ - 380€.
It takes approximately 3 h 27 min to get from Barcelona to Formentera, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Ibiza Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Ryanair, Iberia and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Ibiza Airport.
There are 366+ hotels available in Formentera. Prices start at $136 USD per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 24 min and costs 1€ - 7€.
- Distance: 190.7 miles
- Duration: 3 h 27 min
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Formentera, Spain?
There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Sant Francesc de Formentera. However, you can take the train to Barcelona Airport, take the walk to Barcelona airport, fly to Ibiza, take the walk to Ibiza Airport, take the bus to Ibiza Port, take the walk to Ibiza, take the car ferry to Formentera, then take the taxi to Sant Francesc de Formentera. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Barcelona to Sant Francesc de Formentera via Ibiza and Formentera in around 8 h 58 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $170
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $160
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- renfe.com
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- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from València-Estació del Nord to Platja i Grau de Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- renfe.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Denia
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 14
- reservas@balearia.com
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Ibiza to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $210
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Cabin
- $150 - $210
- Seating
- $6 - $55
- Balearia
- $35 - $55
- Lobby Bar
- $40 - $60
Car ferry from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $210
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Book at
- directferries.co.uk
- Cabin
- $110 - $210
- Seating
- $50 - $90
- Balearia
- $60 - $90
- Lobby Bar
- $50 - $95
Car ferry from Dènia to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $210
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Cabin
- $150 - $210
- Seating
- $30 - $65
- Balearia
- $45 - $65
- Lobby Bar
- $50 - $75
- Website
- trasmapi.com
Car ferry from Ibiza to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $32
- Schedules at
- trasmapi.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 917369957
- Website
- trasmediterranea.es
Car ferry from Valencia - Gandia to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Schedules at
- trasmediterranea.es
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