Sardinia Ferry
Civitavecchia - Cagliari
Overnight from Rome to southern Sardinia, direct to Cagliari with Grimaldi Lines
- Overnight crossing in around 14 to 15 hours
- Several times a week with Grimaldi Lines
- Direct to the island's capital, no drive across the island
What you should know about the crossing
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Getting there & terminal
All Sardinia ferries depart from the ADM Terminal (Autostrade del Mare), Via Prato del Turco 1. It sits in the port just before the berths and is the year-round starting point for Olbia, Cagliari, Porto Torres and Arbatax.
By car, take the A12: the Civitavecchia Nord exit is about 5.5 kilometres from the port, Civitavecchia Sud about 7 kilometres. Without a car, get off at Civitavecchia railway station, about a kilometre and a half from the terminal.
Check-in & departure
- Grimaldi Lines: at least two hours with a vehicle, at least one hour on foot before departure.
An express procedure runs on the Sardinia routes: show your ticket directly to staff in the marshalling area rather than queuing at the counter. Keep a valid photo ID ready.
Vehicle, bike & pet
Cars, motorhomes and motorbikes travel on this route; the longer check-in deadlines above apply to vehicles. The vehicle deck stays closed during the crossing, take everything you need on the way with you.
What applies to dimensions, towing and onboard power is on Motorhomes on the ferry; the rules for dogs and cats are under Taking a dog on the ferry.
Tickets & fares
Booking runs through the booking window above; the from-price comes live from the operator's data and varies with season and demand.
Since this is a long overnight crossing, a cabin is worth more here than on the short northern routes, the booking flow shows which categories are available. As the route only runs several times a week, plan your return leg at the same time, departures aren't available every day.
Civitavecchia - Cagliari
Direct to southern Sardinia, no drive across the island
Heading for southern Sardinia, this connection saves the long drive across the island: the ferry departs Civitavecchia and docks in Cagliari, right in the island's capital.
Grimaldi Lines runs the route several times a week as an overnight crossing. Depart in the evening, arrive in the south the next day.
- Crossing
- approx. 14-15 hrs.
- Operator
- Grimaldi Lines
- Frequency
- several times a week
- From price
- €37
Next departures
FAQ Civitavecchia - Cagliari
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Civitavecchia-Cagliari ferry route
Which operator sails from Civitavecchia to Cagliari?+
Grimaldi Lines serves the route several times a week.
How long does the crossing take?+
The crossing takes around 14 to 15 hours as an overnight sailing. Which departure runs on your travel day is shown in the timetable.
How early do I need to be at the terminal?+
Grimaldi Lines requires two hours with a vehicle, one hour on foot before departure. Plan around the stricter deadline if more than one operator is an option.
Can I bring my car or motorhome?+
Yes. The longer check-in deadline applies with a vehicle. What you should know about dimensions, towing and onboard power is on Motorhomes on the ferry.
Can I bring my pet on board?+
Dogs and cats may travel. The rules vary by operator and cabin type, details and the papers you need are under Taking a dog on the ferry.