Ferries from
Italy to Sardinia
Ferries from
Italy to Sardinia
Ferries from Italy to Sardinia are available with 5 operators. There are 13 ferry routes. Ferries from Livorno to Olbia and Genoa to Olbia are popular ferry trips from Italy to Sardinia. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Italy to Sardinia sail approximately 96 times per week and are provided by Corsica Ferries, Moby Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia.
Italy to Sardinia ferry time ranges between 1 hour and 17 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Italy to Sardinia is in 1 hour on the Genoa to Porto Torres ferry with Tirrenia.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Italy to Sardinia with Corsica Ferries, Moby Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia.
The distance between Italy and Sardinia is 246 miles (397km) and 214 nautical miles.
Italy to Sardinia ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Livorno to Olbia ferry ferry sails approximately 24 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours.
Genoa to Olbia ferry ferries sail about 14 times weekly with a sailing time of 11 hours.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
Book and compare Italy Sardinia ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From LivornoItaly |
To OlbiaSardinia |
Average price£281.02 | |
From GenoaItaly |
To OlbiaSardinia |
Average price£388.68 | |
From GenoaItaly |
To Porto TorresSardinia |
Average price£363.14 |
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Yes, pets are allowed on certain routes, including Livorno - Olbia and Genoa - Olbia. Operators that allow pets include Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci.
Pets are generally allowed, but will be kept in a designated pet-friendly area. Requirements may vary depending on the ferry operator. For travel from Italy to Sardinia, you may need vaccinations, pet passports, and a carrier.
Foot passengers typically have no strict luggage limit but must handle their own bags. Vehicle passengers can generally pack belongings in their cars within reason.
Travelers can take a direct ferry from Italy to Sardinia departing from ports such as Genoa, Livorno, and Civitavecchia. Arrival points in Sardinia include Cagliari, Olbia, and Porto Torres. For the full range of available routes, View our Deal Finder. Note that not all departures are direct, with some journeys requiring transfers.
Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Together with Greece, it is known as the birthplace of Western culture. Full of high art and monuments, almost every small village in Italy offers a few interesting locations. From the Roman ruins, Byzantine cities and Renaissance masterpieces to cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and wide variety of stunning beaches, Italy is a place that provides rare experiences that can never be overrated. Italy is the ideal departure country for those travelling by ferry with numerous amazing destinations, many of them domestic on offer. With so many miles of coastline and famous islands to choose from, the list of destinations is truly unrivalled. In terms of international travel, Italy is connected to almost all of the countries in the Adriatic Sea as well as featuring numerous links to Greece, Tunisia and Spain. The short island crossings are usually made with small passenger vessels while the longer international journeys are operated by luxurious cruise ferries.
Sardinia is a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, immediately south of Corsica and north of Tunisia. With nearly two thousand kilometres of coastline, Sardinia is more known for its expansive, mountainous interior laced with hiking trails. Unsurprisingly, incredible hilltop views come in abundance, but it also has beaches, bays and shorelines to rival anywhere in the world. Sardinian culture is rich with peculiarities, with the calendar filled with exciting festivals and the cuisine reflecting a unique spin on the Italian classics, most notably the famed maggot-infused cheese. However, perhaps the most intriguing characteristic of Sardinia is the presence of nuraghi, fascinating Bronze Age stone ruinous towers and settlements shaped like enormous beehives. Reaching Sardinia by ferry is a popular choice in southern Europe, given its convenient location in the Mediterranean Sea and frequency of ports along its coast. Not only can you sail from mainland Italy, numerous routes are available from various international cities, too.
