The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rome to Cagliari
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rome to Cagliari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Cagliari will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Rome for Cagliari every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 23 Jul 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.
19:009h00Rome4:00Cagliari£351One-way0 changes
18:009h00Rome3:00Cagliari£361One-way0 changes
19:009h00Rome4:00Cagliari£351One-way0 changes
18:009h00Rome3:00Cagliari£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Rome to Cagliari
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cagliari 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 221 nautical miles (411 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
13h 30m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Rome to Cagliari Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Rome to Cagliari ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Cagliari ferries for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLC0 | 20:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 9h00 | 5:00 Port of Arbatax | 0 changesdirect | |
GLC0 | 20:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 15h00 | 11:00 Port of Cagliari | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Grimaldi?
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Rome to Cagliari
Ferries from Rome to Cagliari run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
There are 2 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 8h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week.

Distance 221 nautical miles (411 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 2:00 |
Last ferry 20:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Rome to CagliariYou can travel by ferry between Rome to Cagliari with Grimaldi for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Rome to Cagliari ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

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