The cheapest and fastest ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
10 h 40 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Civitavecchia to Cagliari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Civitavecchia to Cagliari will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Civitavecchia for Cagliari every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 25 Nov the direct ferries cover the 392 km distance in an average of 10 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest ferries will take 15 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.
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Compare ferry and flight for Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Civitavecchia to Cagliari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 211 nautical miles (392 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
9h 57m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Civitavecchia to Cagliari Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Civitavecchia to Cagliari ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Civitavecchia to Cagliari ferries for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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JANAS | 21:30 Port of Civitavecchia | 8h00 | 05:30 Port of Olbia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 211 nautical miles (392 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 19 sailings per week. Ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari are available to foot passengers.



Distance 211 nautical miles (392 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi, Tirrenia, GNV from Civitavecchia to CagliariYou can travel by ferry between Civitavecchia to Cagliari with Grimaldi, Tirrenia, GNV for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia. The distance between Civitavecchia and Cagliari is about 522 kilometres. Using a ferry to get from Civitavecchia to Cagliari is the most direct means one can get in the area. Though the distance is quite long, there is an option of car ferries to help save some time. The route is meant to connect Rome with Sardinia, enabling trade and other economic benefits between the two areas. The distance gives passengers enough time to enjoy the sea view and breeze fully.
Timetable of ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Tirrenia is the only company that operates directly between the two towns. However, other ferries from neighbouring areas such as Sicily pass by the port. The crossing takes place about seven times a week with a sailing duration of about 13 hours. The sailing schedules change from season to season and therefore passengers need to keep an eye on the schedules as they get closer to their travelling date.
What you need to know to travel by ferries from Civitavecchia to Cagliari
Passengers need to make sure they are on time since trips from Civitavecchia to Cagliari happen only once a day and so being late means waiting till the next day or opting for a longer route. To get to Cagliari, one takes a car ferry to Olbia, walks to Porto then takes the train to Cagliari or hires a taxi directly from the port to Cagliari. At the ports, there are restaurants that will allow passengers to refresh themselves as they go. From Cagliari city's port, ferries are scheduled to travel to Civitavecchia, Palermo, Trapani, and Naples.
FAQs: Civitavecchia to Cagliari ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Civitavecchia to Cagliari 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 Cagliari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Civitavecchia, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Cagliari, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Civitavecchia and Cagliari
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Il Bettolino (0.3km)
- Ristorante Aqua (0.5km)
- Ristorante La Ghiacciaia (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Civitavecchia and Taxi Civitavecchia.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Civitavecchia Port
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