Palermo – Cagliari
Ferries to Sardinia
Palermo – Cagliari
Ferries to Sardinia
The Palermo to Cagliari ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Palermo to Cagliari takes approximately 12 hours on ferries servicing this route. The Palermo to Cagliari ferry sails in approximately 12 hours.
The ferry from Palermo to Cagliari sails once a week.
Grimaldi Lines provide 1 sailing daily, 1 sailing weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Palermo Cagliari ferries typically depart at 09:00.
The fastest ferry from Palermo to Cagliari is with Grimaldi Lines in 12 hours.
The fastest ferries from Palermo to Cagliari usually cost around $203.30.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Palermo to Cagliari.
There are cabins available on ferries from Palermo to Cagliari with Grimaldi Lines.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Palermo to Cagliari.
The average price to bring pets on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari is approximately $365.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Palermo to Cagliari ferry with Grimaldi Lines.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Palermo Cagliari ferry with Grimaldi Lines.
Passengers travelling with Grimaldi Lines can bring 1 piece of luggage at no extra cost, with maximum dimensions of 56x45x25 cm. Additionally, passengers may bring one small bag or backpack.
The price of a ferry from Palermo to Cagliari can vary between $86.38 and $434.09 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $99.34, with prices ranging from $39 and $197. The average price with a car is $277.08. Car prices can range from $112 to $526. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 April 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Cagliari ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Palermo to Cagliari with Grimaldi Lines.
A day trip from Palermo to Cagliari by ferry is not feasible due to the long crossing time, which ranges from 11 to 13 hours one way. Ferries on this route typically operate overnight and only a few times per week, making a same-day return impossible. We recommend that you stay overnight to make your trip worthwhile.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Cagliari is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Palermo - Cagliari Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sicily | |
| Destination Country | Sardinia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Grimaldi Lines | |
| Average Price | $202 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 12 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12 h | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Distance | 263 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
The city of Cagliari is located on the Bay of Angels (Golfo degli Angeli) on the Italian island of Sardinia. The city was built on seven hills which identify the city's prehistoric neighbourhoods. The city's eight miles of coastline has a number of beaches with Poetto, perhaps being the most popular and has many restaurants and bars along the shoreline and is a popular place to socialise in the evenings. The city can trace its origins back to the 7th century when it was founded by the Phoenicians and has many fine examples of buildings that reflects its history.
A popular tourist attraction in the city is the castle which towers over the city and located between the harbour and the castle is the city's marina which is in the old harbour district in the city. Cagliari is a very green city and has a number of public gardens for its visitors to enjoy. Located on a hill covered in Pine and evergreen Oak is Monte Urpinu Park and is around 62 acres in size and is perhaps the most wooded of the city's parks. Also in the city is the Park of San Michele which has a medieval castle in it, and the Terramaini Park which has a pond that is popular with flamingos and other wading birds.
From the city's port, scheduled ferry services depart to Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo and Trapani.
