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Oran: ferries, timetables and prices
The port of Oran, in western Algeria, is one of the main gateways between North Africa and Europe. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Almeria, Alicante, Valencia and, depending on the season, to Marseille. These routes are widely used by families, workers and students travelling between Algeria, Spain and France. On TheBato you can compare ferry companies, timetables and prices in one search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Tip: for summer, Eid, school holidays and long weekends, ferries between Oran, Spain and France can be very busy. Book well in advance and compare different routes (Almeria, Alicante, Valencia and Marseille) on TheBato to find more options and better prices.
Ferry timetables from Oran depend on the season and the ferry company, with more departures in summer and around major holidays. As a general guide, the Oran ↔ Almeria crossing is usually an overnight ferry taking around 9–13 hours, while Oran ↔ Alicante often takes about 12 hours. Longer routes such as Oran ↔ Valencia can take around 19–21 hours, and Oran ↔ Marseille is typically a long international crossing of roughly 25–28 hours. On TheBato you can see departure and arrival times, approximate duration and onboard accommodation (seat or cabin) for each sailing.
The port of Oran handles both passenger ferries and freight traffic. Facilities typically include ticket offices and check-in desks, customs and police controls, waiting rooms, toilets, cafés and nearby shops. There are also basic services for passengers with reduced mobility. On busy dates, queues can form at security, customs and boarding, so arriving early with all your documents ready is strongly recommended.
We compare multiple ferry companies operating between Oran, Spain and France so you can plan your trip in one place. Add your vehicle or travel on foot, choose your timetable and onboard accommodation and pay securely online. Our team is used to helping families, workers and students travelling regularly between Algeria and Europe, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic via WhatsApp and email.
From Oran there are international ferries to Almeria, Alicante and Valencia in Spain and, depending on the season and company, to Marseille in France. Routes and frequencies vary throughout the year.
The Oran – Almeria crossing is usually an overnight journey and generally takes around 9–13 hours, depending on the vessel, timetable and sea conditions.
Ferries between Oran and Alicante often take around 12 hours, while the Oran – Valencia route is longer and typically lasts about 19–21 hours.
The Oran – Marseille ferry is a long international route that usually takes roughly 25–28 hours.
Yes. Ferries from Oran to Spain and France normally accept cars, vans and motorbikes. Select “with vehicle” when searching on TheBato and provide the correct type and dimensions when you book.
If you are travelling with a vehicle, plan to arrive 90–120 minutes before departure. Foot passengers should be at the port 60–90 minutes before departure, and earlier on very busy dates such as summer, Eid or long weekends.