{"id":3258,"date":"2024-06-18T09:25:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibizabang.com\/how-to-get-from-ibiza-to-formentera\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:03:03","slug":"how-to-get-from-ibiza-to-formentera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibizabang.com\/en\/how-to-get-from-ibiza-to-formentera\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get from Ibiza to Formentera?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What better way to travel than to see several places<\/strong> in one trip? Apart from visiting every tourist spot on the island of Ibiza, there are many other things to do. Among them, visit Formentera<\/strong>, another of the Balearic Islands. <\/p>

So if you’re wondering \n what to do in Ibiza<\/strong>\n<\/a> beyond the beaches and nightlife, let’s hope you don’t get boat sick, because we’re about to set sail for Formentera!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Distance from Ibiza to Formentera<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The distance between Ibiza and Formentera is approximately 19 kilometres (between port and port).<\/strong> This short stretch of the Mediterranean Sea separates the two islands, offering a quick and scenic route for travellers wishing to explore both jewels of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Formentera has no airport<\/strong>, so the only way to reach the island is by sea. Therefore, we bring you some of the best options to visit Formentera from Ibiza. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ferry<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ferry is the most popular and economical option<\/strong> for travelling from Ibiza to Formentera. Several companies operate ferry services with frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to plan your trip according to your preferences. <\/p>

What’s more, if you’re lucky and there are few people on board that day, you can even take the car you’ve rented in Ibiza <\/strong> to explore Formentera and go at your own pace. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Organised excursions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you want to live this experience 100%<\/strong> and get to know all the ins and outs of the island of Formentera, excursions are your best allies. There are several companies that organise excursions from Ibiza, each with different activities and prices. Do not hesitate to consult the best companies like Civitatis or Get Your Guide<\/strong> to see their catalogue of experiences in Formentera. <\/p>

These excursions usually last the whole day <\/strong> so that you can make the most of your trip. They usually leave in the morning and return late in the evening. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you are looking for a more exclusive experience, you can choose to charter <\/strong> a private boat or hire a personalised boat transport service. This option is perfect for large groups<\/strong>, special celebrations or simply to enjoy a more comfortable and flexible journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From Ibiza to Formentera by ferry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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But, for us, the best option for both price and convenience is the ferry. So let us tell you everything you need to know if you want to catch a ferry in Ibiza. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Where does the ferry to Formentera leave from?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ferries to Formentera depart mainly from the Port of Ibiza<\/strong> and the Port of Santa Eulalia (a slightly slower route).<\/p>

The Port of Ibiza is the most used due to its proximity to the centre and its wide range of services and amenities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Timetables and frequency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One good thing about going to Formentera from Ibiza by ferry is the wide variety of companies and timetable<\/strong>s they offer. This way, you can find the schedule that best suits your itinerary and plans.<\/p>

In addition, the first ferry is usually in the early morning<\/strong> and the last one late at night. This way, you are sure to spend the whole day on the other island. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Company<\/th>\nFirst Ferry<\/th>\nLast Ferry<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nApproximate Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Balearia<\/td>\n07:00<\/td>\n23:45<\/td>\nEvery 30 minutes during high season<\/td>\n30-40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trasmapi<\/td>\n07:05<\/td>\n23:30<\/td>\nEvery 30 minutes during high season<\/td>\n29-40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aquabus<\/td>\n09:15<\/td>\n20:15<\/td>\n8 departures daily<\/td>\n40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mediterr\u00e1nea Pitiusa<\/td>\n08:30<\/td>\n21:30<\/td>\n4 departures daily<\/td>\n35-45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The price of the ferry ticket varies according to the season<\/strong>, the company and the type of service. On average, a single ticket can cost between 15 and 30 euros.<\/p>

Discounts are available <\/strong> for residents, children and early bookings. Special rates are also available for cars and motorbikes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Balearia<\/td>\nBetween \u20ac28 and \u20ac40<\/td>\nDiscounts for residents and advance bookings<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Trasmapi<\/td>\nEntre 38 y 42 euros<\/td>\nDescuentos para residentes, ni\u00f1os y grupos<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Aquabus<\/td>\n30 euros<\/td>\nMost economical option, ideal for backpackers<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Mediterr\u00e1nea Pitiusa<\/td>\n45 euros<\/td>\nFixed-price ticket, discounts for children<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is advisable to buy tickets in advance<\/strong>, especially during the high season, to secure your place and take advantage of possible discounts<\/strong>. You can buy tickets online (on the websites of the companies we have given as examples), at the port ticket offices or through travel agencies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The crossing time by ferry from Ibiza to Formentera is approximately 30 to 40 minutes<\/strong>, depending on the type of ferry and sea conditions. Fast ferries usually take less time, while conventional ferries may take a little longer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What to do in Formentera?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Now that we have our foot in Formentera, what can we do on this wonderful island?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Formentera is famous for its beaches with crystal clear waters and white sands. Don’t miss these beaches and coves on your visit to the island:<\/p>

  • Ses Illetes beach<\/li>
  • Calo d\u00b4es Mort<\/li>
  • Ses Platgetes beach<\/li>
  • Migjorn Beach <\/li><\/ul>

    Also, don’t forget to see the Lighthouse of La Mola and the Mol\u00ed Vell de la Mola. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    To get around Formentera, the most common options are to rent a bicycle<\/strong>, a scooter or a car. The island is small and the roads are perfect <\/strong> for exploring by bicycle.<\/p>

    If you prefer more comfort, renting a car<\/strong> will allow you to explore every corner of the island more easily. Bus and taxi services are also available for those who prefer not to drive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Now that you know how to get to Formentera from Ibiza… It’s time to enjoy the boat trip and admire the views you have until you reach the island!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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