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How to get from Cagliari to Palermo by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Cagliari to Palermo ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Cagliari to Palermo is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Cagliari to Palermo can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Cagliari to Palermo ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, SNAV or Grandi Navi Veloci. This way you can find the best deal on a Cagliari Palermo ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Cagliari to Palermo simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Cagliari to Palermo Ferry Information

Port of departure
Cagliari
Italy
Sardinia
Port of Arrival
Palermo
Italy
Sicily
Distance
242 mi
Ferry Companies
Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci
Frequency of crossings
1 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
12 hours
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Ferry Cagliari Palermo: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Cagliari to Palermo, you'll find tickets range from £35 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £165 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Cagliari to Palermo route is £94. The average ferry crossing time from Cagliari to Palermo is 12 hours. The slowest ferries will take 12 hours to reach Palermo, while the fastest boats will arrive in Palermo in 12 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Cagliari at 17:00.

Average price of a Cagliari to Palermo ferry crossing
£94
Price range of ferries Cagliari Palermo (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£35 - £165
Average crossing time Cagliari Palermo
12 hours
Departure time of first ferry to Palermo
17:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Palermo
04:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Palermo
05:00

Why travel by ferry from Cagliari to Palermo?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Cagliari to Palermo ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Palermo. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Cagliari to Palermo is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Cagliari Palermo crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. However, when you board a Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines ferry in Cagliari, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Palermo. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines.
It's much less boring than on a plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Cagliari to Palermo. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Cagliari Palermo ferry journey with Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A totally different experience to flying!

Which companies operate between Cagliari and Palermo?

If you want to travel between Cagliari and Palermo by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Tirrenia di Navigazione Cagliari Palermo
Tirrenia di Navigazione
Tirrenia di Navigazione is a ferry company based in Cagliari, Sardinia. Founded in 1946, it offers crossings to several destinations in Italy and Sardinia. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cagliari-Palermo fares and book a Tirrenia di Navigazione ticket between Cagliari and Palermo. Tirrenia di Navigazione operates 1 crossings a week to Palermo from Cagliari and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about Tirrenia di Navigazione
12 hours
1 crossings a week
Grimaldi Lines Cagliari Palermo
Grimaldi Lines
Established in 1947, Grimaldi Lines is based in Naples, Italy. It offers ferry services to several destinations in Europe and North Africa. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cagliari-Palermo fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Cagliari and Palermo. More information about Grimaldi Lines

Where do the ferries leave from in Cagliari? Where do the boats arrive in Palermo?

Port of departure in Cagliari

Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines ferries depart for Palermo from the following ports in Cagliari:

Cagliari
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Port of arrival in Palermo

Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione ships arrive in Palermo from the following ports:

Palermo
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Cagliari to Palermo, it will take you at least 12 hours to cover the 242 mi between Cagliari and Palermo.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Cagliari and Palermo in winter) and the ferry company (Tirrenia di Navigazione and Grimaldi Lines). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Cagliari and Palermo.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Cagliari and Palermo: Tirrenia di Navigazione and Grimaldi Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci.

During your crossing between Cagliari and Palermo, you will travel 242 mi.

To go by boat from Cagliari to Palermo, you can find prices ranging from £35 for the lowest, to £165 for the highest. The average price we observed was £94.

The first ferry leaves Cagliari at 17:00 for Palermo.

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