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Ferry from Palermo to Cagliari

Grimaldi Lines provides the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari. Palermo Cagliari ferries cost around $120 and $659, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Palermo Cagliari ferries.

Ferry times from Palermo to Cagliari

Palermo Cagliari ferries typically depart at 09:00.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

The Palermo Cagliari ferry trip can take around 12 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Palermo Cagliari Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Palermo to Cagliari operated by Grimaldi Lines.

Ferry prices from Palermo to Cagliari

Palermo Cagliari ferry prices typically range between $120* and $659*. The average price is typically $290*. The cheapest ferries from Palermo to Cagliari start from $120*. The average price for a foot passenger is $139*. The average price for a car is $400*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Palermo to Cagliari?

The distance between Palermo to Cagliari is approximately 303 miles (487km) or 263 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Palermo Cagliari ferry?

Yes, Grimaldi Lines allow cars on board ferries between Palermo and Cagliari. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Cagliari.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Palermo to Cagliari?

Foot passengers can travel on the Palermo to Cagliari ferry with Grimaldi Lines.

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

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Palermo to Cagliari.
 

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Sardinia page.
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Palermo - Cagliari Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountrySicily
Destination CountrySardinia
No. of Operators1
OperatorsGrimaldi Lines
Average Price$290
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings1
Average Sailing Duration12 h
Fastest Sailing Duration12 h
First Ferry09:00
Last Ferry09:00
Distance263 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Palermo to Cagliari Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

    The ferry crossing time from Palermo to Cagliari is approximately 12 hours. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari?

    Palermo to Cagliari ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Palermo to Cagliari is $290. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Palermo to Cagliari?

    Grimaldi Lines provide the ferries from Palermo to Cagliari.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Palermo to Cagliari?

    Book ferries from Palermo to Cagliari through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

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

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

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Palermo to Cagliari with

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

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Palermo and Cagliari.

  • How far is Palermo to Cagliari?

    The distance from Palermo to Cagliari is 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.

Palermo to Cagliari Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Grimaldi Lines 09:00 21:00 12 hours Mon
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