There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Formentera by plane, car ferry, train, bus or car
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 • 3h 33m
32€ - 284€
5 alternative options
Train, car ferry • 9h 5m
77€ - 114€
Bus, car ferry • 10h 57m
67€ - 108€
Bus, car ferry via Valencia • 12h 22m
64€ - 246€
Car ferry • 12h 59m
88€ - 551€
Drive, car ferry • 7h 9m
79€ - 252€
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The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Formentera is to fly and car ferry which costs 30€ - 290€ and takes 3h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Formentera is to fly and car ferry which costs 30€ - 290€ and takes 3h 33m.
The distance between Barcelona and Formentera is 305 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Formentera without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 5m and costs 75€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Barcelona to Formentera, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Ibiza Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Air Europa, Ryanair and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Ibiza Airport.
There are 552+ hotels available in Formentera. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .
- Distance: 305.2 km
- Duration: 3h 33m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Formentera, Spain?
There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Formentera. However, you can take the train to Aeroport, 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 vehicle from Barcelona to Sant Francesc de Formentera via Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Gandia, Gandia, Passeig Marítim - Alcoi, Valencia - Gandia, and Formentera in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 120€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 90€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ibiza via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 210€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 30€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 40€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord to Gandia, Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 27€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 23€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Valencia to Denia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are 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 Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Valencia to Denia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- 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
- 5€ - 180€
- Website
- Balearia
- Cabin
- 130€ - 180€
- Seating
- 5€ - 50€
- Balearia
- 30€ - 45€
- Lobby Bar
- 35€ - 50€
Car ferry from Dènia to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 180€
- Website
- Balearia
- Cabin
- 130€ - 180€
- Seating
- 29€ - 55€
- Balearia
- 40€ - 55€
- Lobby Bar
- 45€ - 65€
Car ferry from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 180€
- Website
- Balearia
- Cabin
- 130€ - 180€
- Seating
- 61€ - 66€
- Balearia
- 50€ - 70€
- Lobby Bar
- 55€ - 80€
Car ferry from Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
- Website
- Balearia
- Cabin
- 130€ - 180€
- Seating
- 30€ - 60€
- Balearia
- 40€ - 60€
- Lobby Bar
- 45€ - 65€
- Phone
- +34 971 31 44 33
- info@trasmapi.com
- Website
- trasmapi.com
Car ferry from Ibiza to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 27€
- Website
- Trasmapi
- Phone
- +34 (0) 917369957
- Website
- trasmediterranea.es
Car ferry from Valencia - Gandia to Formentera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 60€
- Website
- Acciona Trasmediterranea
Car ferry from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 90€
- Website
- Acciona Trasmediterranea
- Seat
- 45€
- Cabin
- 87€
Car ferry from Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 80€
- Website
- Acciona Trasmediterranea
- Seat
- 39€
- Cabin
- 80€
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