The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Ferries per day
1
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Sardinia (Island) for Palermo on Mon, Nov 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 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 .
On Mon, Nov 24 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.


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 €40. 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 €40, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 236 nautical miles (438 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sardinia (Island) to Palermo ferries for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Sardinia (Island) | 12h00 | 3:00 AM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Sardinia (Island) to Palermo by ferry or flight
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Offers and deals from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Grimaldi



Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
Ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) 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 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 12h 0m |
First ferry 09:00 |
Last ferry 17:00 |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Sardinia (Island) to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Sardinia (Island) to Palermo with Grimaldi for as low as $28 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Cagliari, which is located around 95.3 miles (153.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Palermo, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Sardinia (Island) to Palermo
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Sa Schironada (0.4km)
- Ristorante Antica Cagliari (0.6km)
- Ristorante Luigi Pomata (0.8km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Cagliari and Cooperativa Taxi Cagliari.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Via Roma
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