The cheapest and fastest ferries from Cagliari to Rome
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Cagliari to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cagliari to Rome will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Cagliari for Rome every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Jun the direct ferries cover the 411 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GLC02:009h00Port of Arbatax11:00Port of Civitavecchia£401One-way0 changes
GLC02:009h00Port of Arbatax11:00Port of Civitavecchia£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Cagliari to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cagliari to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 221 nautical miles (411 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Cagliari to Rome Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Live departures
Cagliari to Rome ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Cagliari to Rome ferries for today, Wednesday 10 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLC0 | 20:00 Port of Cagliari | 15h00 | 11:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 June | |||||
GLC0 | 2:00 Port of Arbatax | 9h00 | 11:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Cagliari to Rome
Ferries from Cagliari to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest ferry covers the 221 nautical miles (411 km) distance in 9h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week.

Distance 221 nautical miles (411 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 9h 0m |
First ferry 2:00 |
Last ferry 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Cagliari to RomeYou can travel by ferry between Cagliari to Rome with Grimaldi for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Cagliari to Rome ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cagliari to Rome by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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