The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Rome
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sardinia (Island) to Rome 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 Rome will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Sardinia (Island) for Rome on Thu, Jan 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct ferries cover the 348 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest ferries will take 9 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 flight and ferry for Sardinia (Island) to Rome
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Sardinia (Island) to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 187 nautical miles (348 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price |
8h 45m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Sardinia (Island) to Rome Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Tirrenia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Sardinia (Island) to Rome ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sardinia (Island) to Rome ferries for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLC0 | 7:00 PM Port of Cagliari | 15h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Civitavecchia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FLORIO | 9:30 PM Port of Olbia | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Port of Civitavecchia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Sardinia (Island) | 9h00 | 9:00 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Sardinia (Island) | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Offers and deals from Sardinia (Island) to Rome
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sardinia (Island) to Rome
Ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Rome run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by flight.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 187 nautical miles (348 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 20 sailings per week. Ferries from Sardinia (Island) to Rome are available to foot passengers.



Distance 187 nautical miles (348 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 20 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Sardinia (Island) to Rome start from as low as $36 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $64 (€52) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 4 daily trains from Sardinia (Island) to Rome with 4 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 30m but the average duration is 7h 45m
Train Operators
- Travel from Sardinia (Island) to Rome with Tirrenia, Grimaldi, and GNV
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Tirrenia.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Olbia and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia
- First train typically departs at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:45 PM
Ferry operators: Tirrenia, Grimaldi, GNV from Sardinia (Island) to RomeYou can travel by ferry between Sardinia (Island) to Rome with Tirrenia, Grimaldi, GNV for as low as $33 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Tirrenia
Grimaldi
GNV
FAQs: Ferry from Sardinia (Island) to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sardinia (Island) to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Sardinia (Island) to Rome
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Trattoria Da Sara (0.4km)
- Ristorante Pizzeria L'Ancora (0.7km)
- Ristorante Da Paolo (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radiotaxi Olbia and Taxi Gallura.
- Free
- Bus Line 10, Stop: Via Genova
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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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