The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rome to Cagliari
Cheapest price
£189
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
12 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 £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £189.
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 Tue 20 Jan the direct ferries cover the 411 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 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 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 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 221 nautical miles (411 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
13h 21m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Rome 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 |
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Rome to Cagliari ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Cagliari ferries for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:00 Rome | 9h00 | 03:00 Cagliari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Ferry from Rome to Cagliari
Ferries from Rome to Cagliari run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 21m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £24 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 9h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week.

Distance 221 nautical miles (411 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 9h 0m |
First ferry 02:00 |
Last ferry 20:00 |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Rome to CagliariYou can travel by ferry between Rome to Cagliari with Grimaldi for as low as £24. 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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