Sardinia Ferries
Sardinia (Sardegna), a pretty large island situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the Italian mainland, is a popular island in the western Mediterranean. Visiting Sardinia by ferry is very convenient - numerous ferry connections are available from the Italian mainland and other nearby islands such as Corsica, France, and Sicily.
There are several ferry operators that offer regular crossings to Sardinia, including Moby Lines, Tirrenia, and Grimaldi Lines, making it easy to get to the island as a foot passenger or by car, motorhome, motorbike, or bicycle.
The island has six ferry ports - Olbia, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari, and Arbatax. Ferry schedules/timetables with info about the island ferries are listed below. The Sardinia ferry photo is courtesy of Liberty Lines.Map of Sardinia Ferry Routes
Ferries from Sardinia (21 crossings)
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Sailing: 7 hrs 30 min to 8 hrs 30 min
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Sailing: 7 hrs 30 min to 8 hrs
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Sailing: 50 min to 1 hr
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Ferries to Sardinia (21 crossings)
Sailing: 50 min to 1 hr
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Sailing: 7 hrs 30 min to 8 hrs 30 min
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Sailing: 7 hrs 30 min to 8 hrs
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Ferry ports in the island of Sardinia
- A - Olbia
- B - Santa Teresa di Gallura
- C - Porto Torres
- D - Golfo Aranci
- E - Cagliari
- F - Arbatax
Connecting Ferry Routes from Sardinia
Plan extended ferry journeys from Sardinia and discover additional islands and mainland destinations beyond the direct routes. This section highlights connections that require one transfer at another island or mainland port, allowing you to reach even more destinations by sea. The list below shows which places can be reached with a single change of ferry, along with suggested connecting ports to help you plan your journey smoothly and efficiently.
To Corsica
Sardinia to Corsica ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
From Santa Teresa di Gallura, Porto Torres or Golfo Aranci to Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Porto Vecchio or Bastia - Corsica.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Olbia, Porto Torres or Golfo Aranci via Livorno, Genoa (Genova), Piombino, Toulon or Nice (Nizza) to Bastia, Ile Rousse, Porto Vecchio or Ajaccio - Corsica.
To Elba
Sardinia to Elba ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
There are no direct ferry crossings to Elba.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Olbia or Golfo Aranci via Piombino or Bastia to Portoferraio, Cavo or Rio Marina - Elba.
To Italy
Sardinia to Italy ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
From Olbia, Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari or Arbatax to Livorno, Genoa (Genova), Civitavecchia, Piombino or Naples (Napoli) - Italy.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci or Cagliari via Porto Vecchio, Barcelona, Bastia or Palermo to Livorno, Genoa (Genova), Civitavecchia, Piombino, Savona, Naples (Napoli) or Salerno - Italy.
To Pianosa
Sardinia to Pianosa ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
There are no direct ferry crossings to Pianosa.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Olbia or Golfo Aranci via Piombino to Pianosa - Pianosa.
To Sicily
Sardinia to Sicily ferries
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Olbia, Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari or Arbatax via Livorno, Genoa (Genova), Civitavecchia or Naples (Napoli) to Palermo, Termini Imerese (Palermo) or Milazzo - Sicily.
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