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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rome to Sardinia (Island)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rome 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 Rome to Sardinia (Island) will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Rome for Sardinia (Island) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 348 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest ferries will take 10 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 Rome to Sardinia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Rome to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 187 nautical miles (348 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
8h 45m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Rome to Sardinia (Island) 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, Sat |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Rome to Sardinia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Sardinia (Island) ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC0 | 19:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 15h00 | 10:00 Port of Cagliari | 0 changesdirect | |
| GLC0 | 19:00 Port of Civitavecchia | 9h00 | 04:00 Port of Arbatax | 0 changesdirect | |
| ATHARA | 21:30 Port of Civitavecchia | 8h00 | 05:30 Port of Olbia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 02:20 Rome | 7h40 | 10:00 Sardinia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Ferry from Rome to Sardinia (Island)
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Ferries from Rome to Sardinia (Island) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 187 nautical miles (348 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 20 sailings per week. Ferries from Rome to Sardinia (Island) are available to foot passengers.
Distance 187 nautical miles (348 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 20 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Tirrenia, Grimaldi, GNV from Rome to Sardinia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Rome to Sardinia (Island) with Tirrenia, Grimaldi, GNV 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 Sardinia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome and Sardinia (Island)
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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