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How to get from Palermo to Cagliari by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Palermo to Cagliari can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Palermo to Cagliari 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 Palermo Cagliari 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 Palermo to Cagliari simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Palermo to Cagliari Ferry Information

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

To travel by ferry from Palermo to Cagliari, 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 Palermo to Cagliari route is £94. The average ferry crossing time from Palermo to Cagliari is 12 hours. The slowest ferries will take 12 hours to reach Cagliari, while the fastest boats will arrive in Cagliari in 12 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Palermo at 09:00.

Average price of a Palermo to Cagliari ferry crossing
£94
Price range of ferries Palermo Cagliari (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£35 - £165
Average crossing time Palermo Cagliari
12 hours
Departure time of first ferry to Cagliari
09:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Cagliari
21:00

Why travel by ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

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

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). During the Palermo Cagliari 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.
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Palermo-Cagliari crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Cagliari.
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 Palermo, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Cagliari. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Tirrenia di Navigazione or Grimaldi Lines.

Which companies operate between Palermo and Cagliari?

If you want to travel between Palermo and Cagliari 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 Palermo Cagliari
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 Palermo-Cagliari fares and book a Tirrenia di Navigazione ticket between Palermo and Cagliari. Tirrenia di Navigazione operates 2 crossings a week to Cagliari from Palermo and the journey time is 12 hours. More information about Tirrenia di Navigazione
12 hours
2 crossings a week
Grimaldi Lines Palermo Cagliari
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 Palermo-Cagliari fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Palermo and Cagliari. More information about Grimaldi Lines

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

Port of departure in Palermo

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

Palermo
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Port of arrival in Cagliari

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

Cagliari
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Palermo and Cagliari in winter) and the ferry company (Tirrenia di Navigazione and Grimaldi Lines). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Palermo and Cagliari.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Palermo and Cagliari: 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 Palermo and Cagliari, you will travel 242 mi.

To go by boat from Palermo to Cagliari, 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 Palermo at 09:00 for Cagliari.

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