Terminal Locations by Operator

The ferry terminals for Mallorca are located at the southern end of Barcelona's harbour, close to the foot of La Rambla and the Columbus Monument. However, not all operators use the same terminal:

Baleària: Terminal Drassanes (F4)

  • Located at the base of La Rambla
  • Closest terminal to the city centre
  • Metro: Drassanes (L3) – 5 min walk
  • Also used for the Alcúdia fast ferry
  • Modern terminal building with waiting area

Trasmed & GNV: Terminal Sant Bertran

  • Further south, near the WTC building
  • 10–15 min walk from Drassanes metro
  • Bus: V13 or 59 to WTC stop
  • Taxi from city centre: €15–20
  • Shared terminal for both operators
"The number one mistake first-time travellers make is going to the wrong terminal. Baleària uses a different building from Trasmed and GNV – double-check your booking confirmation for the correct terminal name."
- Thomas
Trasmediterranea ferry at Moll de Sant Bertran, Barcelona port
A Trasmed ferry at Terminal Sant Bertran, Barcelona — the terminal used by Trasmed and GNV for Mallorca routes. Photo: Jordiferrer — CC-BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Getting to Barcelona Ferry Port

By Metro

  • Station: Drassanes (Line L3, green)
  • Walk to Baleària: 5 minutes
  • Walk to Trasmed/GNV: 15 minutes
  • Single fare: €2.40 (T-casual card cheaper)
  • Last metro: Around midnight (check schedule)

By Bus

  • Bus V13: Stops at WTC (for Trasmed/GNV)
  • Bus 59: Also reaches the port area
  • Port Bus: T3 connects terminals (seasonal)
  • Night bus: N0, N6 serve the port area

From Barcelona Airport (El Prat)

  • Aerobús A1/A2: To Plaça Catalunya (35 min, €7.75)
  • Then metro L3 to Drassanes (5 min)
  • Taxi: €40–50 directly to the port (30–50 min)
  • Allow: At least 90 min airport to port

By Taxi

  • From city centre: €10–15
  • From Sagrada Família: €15–20
  • From El Prat airport: €40–50
  • Tip: Specify the terminal name to the driver

Parking at Barcelona Ferry Port

If you are driving to the port (either to board with your car or to park before a foot-passenger crossing), you have several options:

Port Parking (Official)

  • Available at both terminal areas
  • Secure, 24-hour surveillance
  • Cost: approx. €15–25 per day
  • Pre-booking recommended in summer

Nearby Public Car Parks

  • Porto Pi: 5 min walk to Baleària (2h free!)
  • SABA La Rambla: 10 min walk, from €20/day
  • BSM Litoral: Budget option, 15 min walk
"My parking secret: Porto Pi car park offers 2 hours of free parking. Perfect if someone is just dropping you off. For longer stays, the official port parking is safest."
- Thomas
Barcelona harbour panorama seen from Castell de Montjuïc
View over Barcelona harbour from Castell de Montjuïc — the ferry terminals are at the southern end of the port below. Photo: Matti Blume — CC-BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Facilities at Barcelona Ferry Port

  • Waiting areas: Indoor seating at both terminals, air-conditioned
  • Wi-Fi: Available but often slow – download entertainment before arriving
  • Cafés/restaurants: Limited within the terminal; better options on La Rambla (5 min from Baleària)
  • ATMs: Available at both terminals
  • Toilets: Clean facilities in both terminal buildings
  • Left luggage: Not available at the port – use Locker Barcelona in the city if needed
  • Accessibility: Both terminals have step-free access and lifts

Before You Leave: Things to Do Near the Port

If you arrive early, the port's location at the bottom of La Rambla means you have some of Barcelona's best attractions on your doorstep:

  • La Rambla: The famous promenade is a 2-minute walk from Baleària terminal
  • La Boqueria Market: Perfect for picking up snacks for the crossing (5 min walk)
  • Columbus Monument: Right next to the port – take the lift to the top for views
  • Gothic Quarter: 10 minutes on foot through atmospheric medieval streets
  • Barceloneta Beach: 15 min walk along the waterfront

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