The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Sardinia (Island)
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo 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 Palermo to Sardinia (Island) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Palermo 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 Sun 08 Mar the direct ferries cover the 438 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest ferries will take 12 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.




Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Palermo to Sardinia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 236 nautical miles (438 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price |
14h 17m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Palermo to Sardinia (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Palermo to Sardinia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Sardinia (Island) ferries for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Palermo | 12h00 | 03:00 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Palermo | 12h00 | 20:00 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Sardinia (Island)
Ferries from Palermo to Sardinia (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest ferry covers the 236 nautical miles (438 km) distance in 12h 0m. There are 1 sailings per week.

Distance 236 nautical miles (438 km) |
Average sailing duration 13h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 12h 0m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 17:00 |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Palermo to Sardinia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Palermo to Sardinia (Island) with Grimaldi for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Grimaldi
FAQs: Palermo to Sardinia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Palermo and Sardinia (Island)
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Sa Schironada (0.4km)
- Ristorante Antica Cagliari (0.6km)
- Ristorante Luigi Pomata (0.8km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Cagliari and Cooperativa Taxi Cagliari.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Via Roma
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