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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£42
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 Sardinia (Island) to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Sardinia (Island) for Palermo every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 18 Jul 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.
16:0012h00Sardinia (Island)4:00Palermo£361One-way0 changes- 15:0012h00Sardinia (Island)3:00Palermo£471One-way0 changes
- 16:0012h00Sardinia (Island)4:00Palermo£361One-way0 changes
- 15:0012h00Sardinia (Island)3:00Palermo£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 236 nautical miles (438 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Sardinia (Island) to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 04:00 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 03:00 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 00:00 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferries for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 Sardinia (Island) | 12h00 | 3:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Sardinia (Island) | 12h00 | 4:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
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Ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, 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 12h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 12h 0m |
First ferry 9:00 |
Last ferry 17:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Sardinia (Island) to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Sardinia (Island) to Palermo 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: Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo 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 Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Sardinia (Island) and Palermo
Most Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferries use the Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermo port pair. Use this guide to compare Sardinia (Island) and Palermo ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Sardinia (Island) port do ferries to Palermo leave from?
Getting to Port of Cagliari from Sardinia city centre
Port of Cagliari is 2 km from Sardinia city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Cagliari port facilities and services
Port of Cagliari has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Sa Schironada (0.4km), Ristorante Antica Cagliari (0.6km), Ristorante Luigi Pomata (0.8km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Cagliari.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Cagliari: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Cagliari.
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