Algeria ferry
Valencia - Oran
Straight from Valencia to Algeria's second-largest city - with a cabin, car and cinema on board
- Around 15 hours on Baleària's Rosalind Franklin - overnight to western Algeria
- About one sailing a week from September to January, with a seasonal programme in summer
- Check-in in Valencia: Baleària asks you at the port 9 hrs before departure - passport and visa compulsory
Route guide
Ferry Valencia - Oran at a glance
Table of Contents
Everything on the Valencia - Oran route with Baleària: getting to the terminal in Valencia, the long check-in window and travel documents, the night on board the Rosalind Franklin, vehicle and pet information, and arrival at the Gare Maritime in Oran.
Getting there and the Valencia terminal
Baleària departs from its own Estación Marítima at Muelle Turia in the port of Valencia. From the V-30 and the A-7, follow the signs for “Puerto - Terminal Pasajeros”; there are guarded parking areas right by the quay. Without a car, EMT buses run to the Pont de les Drassanes stop, from where it's around 15 minutes on foot to the terminal.
Check-in and border formalities
Valencia - Oran is an international crossing outside the EU. Baleària asks you at the port nine hours before departure to complete check-in and passport, customs and vehicle checks; the time that applies to your booking is shown on your ticket. At check-in the operator requires a valid passport and a visa applied for in advance; a national ID card is not accepted.
On board the Rosalind Franklin
The Rosalind Franklin has room for over 2,000 people. For the night you can choose between twin and four-berth cabins, inside and outside, a VIP cabin with an outside view and sofa, or cheaper Superior and Standard seats. You're catered for in the self-service restaurant and cafeteria; there's also a prayer room, a children's play area, an on-board shop, a cinema and paid satellite WiFi.
Vehicle, motorhome and pet
Cars and motorbikes travel on the vehicle deck; give the vehicle details when booking. For the temporary import into Algeria you need the vehicle registration document, driving licence and insurance with a green card - everything else is covered in the guide Motorhome. Baleària does not list the Rosalind Franklin as a pet-friendly ship; confirm arrangements for your pet with the operator before booking and read the entry rules in the guide Dog and pet.
Arrival in Oran and onward travel
The ferry docks at the Gare Maritime of the port of Oran (Rue du 20 Août), around two kilometres from the city centre; the terminal has two berths with passenger gangways and parking areas for cars. After passport and customs control you're in the city centre within minutes by taxi, or you can explore western Algeria from Oran with your own vehicle.
Tickets and fares
Baleària does not publish fixed from-prices; what your crossing costs is shown in the booking window for your travel date. The price depends on season, accommodation and vehicle; the summer programme has its own offers, and booking early is usually cheaper. The specific sailings are listed in the timetable.
Valencia - Oran
Overnight to Oran with Baleària
The Valencia - Oran route connects the Spanish Mediterranean coast directly with western Algeria. Baleària deploys the Rosalind Franklin, a ferry with room for over 2,000 people, cabins, a self-service restaurant, a prayer room and a cinema; the crossing takes around 15 hours and runs overnight.
The service runs at about one sailing a week; the timetable currently lists dates from September to January, with Baleària running a seasonal programme over summer. The operator asks you at the port nine hours before departure - a passport and visa are compulsory. Oran welcomes you at the Gare Maritime, around two kilometres from the centre.
- Crossing
- approx. 15 hrs
- Operator
- Baleària
- Frequency
- about weekly
- From price
- €85
Next sailings
Ferry Valencia - Oran
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Baleària's Valencia - Oran ferry
How long is the ferry from Valencia to Oran?+
The crossing takes around 15 hours and runs overnight - a cabin or a reserved seat is worth booking.
How often does the ferry sail, and where do I find the timetable?+
Baleària sails this route about once a week; the timetable currently lists sailings from September to January, while summer follows the operator's seasonal programme. Check your date in the timetable before booking.
What determines the fare?+
The price for your travel date is shown in the booking window; it depends on season, accommodation and vehicle. All the Algeria routes compared can be found under Prices & Costs.
When do I need to be at the port?+
On this route, Baleària asks you at the port nine hours before departure to complete check-in and passport, customs and vehicle checks. The time that applies to your booking is shown on your ticket.
Can I bring my car or motorhome?+
Yes, cars and motorbikes travel along. For the temporary import into Algeria you need the vehicle registration document, driving licence and insurance with a green card; details for campers are covered in the guide Motorhome.
Can my pet come on board?+
Baleària does not list the Rosalind Franklin as a pet-friendly ship in its fleet overview - confirm arrangements for your pet with the operator before booking. Entry rules are summarised in the guide Dog and pet.
Do I need a visa for Algeria?+
Yes. You need a valid passport and a visa applied for in advance; a national ID card is not enough for Algeria.