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Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€42
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€43
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h
Ferries on Sep 18
2
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Porto Cervo to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Cervo to Rome will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 2 ferries from Porto Cervo to Rome, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct ferries cover the 260 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest ferries will take 8 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.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Porto Cervo to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 8h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €85, while a ferry costs an average of €85.
Distance: 140 nautical miles (260 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
€85 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Cervo to Rome ferries for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLF6 | 12:30 PM Port of Olbia | 6h30 | 7:00 PM Port of Civitavecchia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FLORIO | 11:00 PM Port of Olbia | 7h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Civitavecchia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Porto Cervo to Rome run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:29, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 140 nautical miles (260 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week.


Distance 140 nautical miles (260 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 8:29 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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