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Palermo to Cagliari Ferry

This ferry crossing is available with Grimaldi Lines. Palermo Cagliari ferries cost between $70.56 and $534.48, depending on booking details. Prices exclude any service fees. Please note that ferry schedules can vary by season and operator. We recommend that you use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Palermo Cagliari ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from Palermo to Cagliari?

The Palermo Cagliari ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 09:00.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

The average duration of a Palermo Cagliari ferry is around 12h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 12h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Palermo Cagliari Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Palermo to Cagliari provided by Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Palermo to Cagliari?

Palermo Cagliari ferry prices typically range between $70.56* and $534.48*. The average price is typically $262.73*. The cheapest Palermo Cagliari ferry prices start from $59.36*. The average price for a foot passenger is $130.06*. The average price for a car is $267.79*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

What is the distance from Palermo to Cagliari?

The distance between Palermo and Cagliari is approximately 302.8 miles (487.3km) or 263.1 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari with a car?

Grimaldi Lines allow cars to travel on Palermo Cagliari ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Cagliari.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Palermo and Cagliari with Grimaldi Lines. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Palermo to Cagliari.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Sardinia page.

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Palermo - Cagliari Route summary
Departure Country	Italy
Destination Country	Italy
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Grimaldi Lines
Average Price	A$265*
Average Weekly Sailings	1
Average Sailing Duration	12h 0m
First Ferry	09:00
Distance	263 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Palermo to Cagliari is approximately 12h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

The average price of a ferry from Palermo to Cagliari is approximately 221 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Palermo to Cagliari?

There is 1 ferry operator for Palermo to Cagliari and this is

Grimaldi Lines

How can I book ferry tickets from Palermo to Cagliari?

Ferries from Palermo to Cagliari are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Palermo to Cagliari with

Grimaldi Lines

Can you take your car on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Palermo to Cagliari with

Grimaldi Lines

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

No, pets currently are not allowed onboard this ferry service.

How far is Cagliari from Palermo?

The distance between Palermo to Cagliari is approximately 263 nautical miles.

Palermo Guide

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.

Cagliari Guide

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.