The cheapest and fastest ferries from Florence to Sardinia (Island)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
441 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Florence to Sardinia (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Sardinia (Island) will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Florence for Sardinia (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 12 Jan the direct ferries cover the 441 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 m 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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MOBY FANTASY
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Compare flight and ferry for Florence to Sardinia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Florence to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 238 nautical miles (441 km)
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Florence to Sardinia (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Moby Lines | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Moby Lines | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Florence to Sardinia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Sardinia (Island) ferries for today, Sunday 11 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MOBY LEGACY | 21:00 Port of Livorno | 9h00 | 06:00 Port of Olbia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 12 January | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Florence | 7h30 | 15:30 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Florence | 7h30 | 17:45 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:45 Florence | 7h00 | 20:45 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Florence | 10h30 | 05:30 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:45 Florence | 8h45 | 05:30 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Florence to Sardinia (Island)
Ferries from Florence to Sardinia (Island) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 238 nautical miles (441 km) distance in 7h 0m. There are 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Florence to Sardinia (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 238 nautical miles (441 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
Fastest ferry 7h 0m |
First ferry 07:15 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines from Florence to Sardinia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Florence to Sardinia (Island) with Grimaldi, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Florence to Sardinia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Sardinia (Island) 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 Sardinia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Sardinia (Island)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Trattoria Da Sara (0.4km)
- Ristorante Pizzeria L'Ancora (0.7km)
- Ristorante Da Paolo (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Olbia and Taxi Gallura.
- Free
- Bus Line 10, Stop: Via Genova
- 06:00 - 22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante La Spigola (0.2km)
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Vecchia Marina (0.4km)
- Ristorante Il Pescatore (0.6km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Golfo Aranci and Sardinia Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Golfo Aranci Porto


