Ferries from
Rome to Sardinia
Ferries from
Rome to Sardinia
There are currently 3 operators sailing 4 routes, for ferries from Rome to Sardinia. Sailing frequency can vary throughout the year and tends to have seasonal peaks.
Ferries from Rome to Sardinia sail approximately 25 times per week and are available with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia.
The ferry from Rome to Sardinia takes between 4 hours 45 minutes and 16 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Rome to Sardinia is on the Civitavecchia to Porto Torres ferry with Grimaldi Lines in 4 hours 45 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from Rome to Sardinia with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia.
There are approximately 249 miles (401km) and 217 nautical miles between Rome and Sardinia.
The price of a ferry from Rome to Sardinia can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Civitavecchia to Olbia ferry ferry sails approximately 19 times weekly with a crossing time of 7 hours.
The Civitavecchia to Porto Torres ferry sails around 3 times per week with an average crossing time of 8 hours.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
A day trip from Rome to Sardinia by ferry is not practical due to the long ferry duration, which typically ranges from 7 to 12 hours one way, depending on the route and service. Ferries to Sardinia depart from ports like Civitavecchia, near Rome, and arrive in cities such as Olbia, Porto Torres, or Cagliari. While ferry travel offers scenic views and overnight options, it's better suited for longer stays.
You can travel from Rome to Sardinia by ferry, but since Rome does not have a direct ferry port, you’ll need to travel to a nearby coastal city first. The main ferry routes to Sardinia depart from Civitavecchia Port, which is about 80 km from Rome.
The best way to get from Rome to the port of Civitavecchia is by taking a regional train from Roma Termini or Roma San Pietro to Civitavecchia. This takes approximately 1 hour and costs around €5-€10). From the station, take a shuttle bus to the ferry terminal.
Book and compare Rome Sardinia ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CivitavecchiaRome |
To OlbiaSardinia |
Average price$395.30 | |
From CivitavecchiaRome |
To ArbataxSardinia |
Average price$419.37 | |
From CivitavecchiaRome |
To CagliariSardinia |
Average price$467.74 |
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