Reaching Sardinia by ferry is a practical and often convenient choice, especially if travelling by car.
To organise yourself well you need three key elements: right course, right company and right timing.
In this guide you will find a clear and up-to-date overview of the ferries to Sardinia 2026main routes, companies, realistic price ranges and concrete tips for saving money, without random estimates.
Sardinia is connected to the peninsula by 4 main ports of arrival:
Olbia
Porto Torres
Arbatax
Cagliari
Routes vary according to seasonality:
High season (June-September) → more departures, higher prices
Mid-season (May, October) → good balance
Low season (November-April) → fewer routes, lower prices
The main shipping companies are:
Moby
Tirrenia
Grimaldi Lines
GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
There is no such thing as “the absolute best company”: there is the one best suited to your itinerary and needs.
Genoa → Olbia (11-13 hours, night)
Airlines: Moby, Tirrenia, GNV
Ideal for North Sardinia and Costa Smeralda
Genoa → Porto Torres (12 hours, night)
Airlines: Tirrenia, GNV
Perfect for Alghero, Stintino and the north-west
Genoa → Arbatax (seasonal)
Airlines: Tirrenia
Direct access to Ogliastra and Cala Gonone
Civitavecchia → Olbia (6-8 hours)
Airlines: Moby, Grimaldi, Tirrenia
The most frequent and flexible route
Civitavecchia → Cagliari (13-14 hours, night)
Airlines: Tirrenia
Civitavecchia → Arbatax (seasonal)
Compagnie: Grimaldi Lines
Livorno → Olbia (8-10 hours)
Airlines: Moby, Grimaldi
Livorno → Golfo Aranci (6-7 hours)
Companies: Grimaldi
Excellent alternative to Olbia
Piombino → Olbia (6-7 hours)
Companies: Moby
The fastest crossing to North Sardinia
Moby
Modern, family-friendly fleet. Strong on short routes (Livorno, Piombino). High comfort.
Tirrenia
Historic and reliable, also covers less common routes. Good balance between price and availability.
Grimaldi Lines
Often among the cheapest, ideal if you are travelling by car and want to keep costs down.
GNV
Premium level: spacious cabins and superior facilities. Excellent choice for long overnight crossings.
⚠️ Important note: ferry prices are dynamics and vary according to availability, period and advance booking.
The figures below are indicative bands, based on real rates available on the main comparison portals.
Adult passenger: 40-80 €
Auto (up to 5 m): 70-120 €
Cab (if required): +50-120 €
👉 Total average adult + car: 150-250 € each way
Car: 150-300 €
Cabin: +120-350 €
👉 Total average adult + car: 350-600 € each way
(August and weekends may exceed these figures)
July-August: 3-4 months earlier (March-April)
June and September: 6-8 weeks before
Low season: even 2-3 weeks earlier
💡 The best offers often come out between January and February for the following summer.
Bring the car:
more freedom
higher cost on the ferry
Renting in Sardinia:
cheapest ferry
weekly rental 300-600 €
👉 It always pays off compare both options before booking.
To avoid endless comparisons and unclear prices, you can use our ferry portal.
👉 Book your ferry to Sardinia here
https://www.affittasardegna.it/offerta-traghetti
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see the final price immediately, no surprises
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The ferry is only part of the journey, but if you organise it well you save time and money.
Choose the right route, book well in advance and always compare the available options.
Sardinia is waiting for you.
The journey begins at sea 🌊
