Ferry Cagliari → Palermo 🇮🇹🇮🇹
The Cagliari – Palermo route links the two largest islands in the Mediterranean directly in about twelve hours, without going back via the mainland. It is a rare and valuable line: without it, getting from Sardinia to Sicily means a detour through Civitavecchia or Naples — two crossings and a lost day. Grimaldi Lines runs it on a weekly rhythm, so this is not a daily departure and the date matters as much as the destination. The crossing is overnight with cabins on board and carries vehicles, making it the natural choice for a road trip taking in both islands. Check available Cagliari – Palermo dates on VoilaFerry.
The Cagliari → Palermo ferry route serves Palermo from Cagliari, in Italy. It is operated by Grimaldi Lines, with a crossing time of around 12 h (weekly departures). Fares start from €45 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Cagliari – Palermo crossing?
- About 12 hours, overnight, with cabins available on board.
- Is there a daily sailing?
- No, the line runs on a weekly rhythm. Do check available dates before planning your trip — that is the main constraint on this route.
- Is there another way from Sardinia to Sicily?
- Otherwise you go back via the mainland, through Civitavecchia or Naples: two consecutive crossings and roughly an extra day.
- Can I bring a car?
- Yes, vehicles are carried — indeed that is the main use of this line, for road trips between the two islands.
- Should I book well ahead?
- Yes in summer: with only a few departures a month, vehicle spaces go quickly.