Compare Genoa to Porto Torres ferry tickets with GNV and Tirrenia for overnight travel from northern Italy to north-west Sardinia.
Select the departure and destination ports for Genoa to Porto Torres in the live search below, then compare current sailings, fares, passenger and vehicle options. Booking results open in a new tab so this FerryEU route guide stays available.
Search results open in a new tab so you can keep this FerryEU route guide open while you compare sailings.
Genoa–Porto Torres is one of the main vehicle-ferry links between Liguria and Sardinia. It is especially useful for travellers heading to Sassari, Alghero, Stintino or Asinara.
Tirrenia provides the year-round backbone of the route, while GNV adds seasonal capacity from late spring into autumn. The exact mix therefore changes with travel date.
Most sailings are overnight, making a private cabin a practical choice for families, motorists and anyone wanting to arrive rested.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
Where more than one operator serves Genoa to Porto Torres, compare the current timetable and ticket conditions as well as price; a nearby departure can sometimes offer a better overall fit.
Compare crossing time, onboard facilities, passenger rules and fare flexibility before booking.
Grandi Navi VelociCrossing time: About 12–13 hours
GNV operates Genoa–Porto Torres from late spring into autumn, becoming frequent in the main summer season.
TirreniaCrossing time: About 10–13 hours overnight
Tirrenia operates the Genoa–Porto Torres public-service route throughout the year, making it the durable off-season option as well as a summer choice.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline. Port procedures can vary by passenger type and sailing.
Genoa is one of Italy’s largest ferry ports, with direct motorway links and a large passenger terminal complex close to the city. Follow the operator-specific check-in instructions because different companies use different areas of the port.
Porto Torres is the main ferry gateway for north-west Sardinia. Roads connect quickly towards Sassari, Alghero and Stintino, while the port is also useful for reaching Asinara and the island’s north-west coast.
These routes range from medium-length daytime sailings to full overnight journeys. Compare the assigned vessel, cabin choice and departure time rather than assuming every sailing offers the same onboard experience.
Longer Sardinia and Sicily crossings offer cabins, reclining seats or deck accommodation depending on operator and ship.
Restaurants, self-service dining, cafés and bars vary by vessel and departure.
Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and other bookable vehicle types can travel on these passenger ferries.
Pet cabins, kennels or designated pet areas are available on suitable vessels; check the selected sailing.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, seating, accommodation and pet arrangements.
These are domestic Italian routes, but ferry companies require passenger details and may request identification at check-in or boarding. Carry the accepted ID used for the booking and normal vehicle documents.
Carry valid identification for every traveller and check the operator’s requirements for children and non-Italian nationals.
Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and carry registration and insurance documents.
Use the terminal, gate and deadline shown on the current booking confirmation because port arrangements can change.
Porto Torres gives quick access to Sassari and the north-west coast. Stintino and Asinara lie nearby, while Alghero is reachable by road.
For Costa Smeralda or the north-east, compare Genoa–Olbia as an alternative before booking.
Compare Ferry RoutesThe shortest sea crossing is not always the best overall journey. Compare departure port, sailing length, operator and onward travel after arrival.
about 10–13 hours. Exact times depend on operator, vessel and sailing date.
Grandi Navi Veloci and Tirrenia publish direct passenger services on this route in the current 2026 network.
Yes. These are passenger and vehicle ferry services; enter the correct vehicle type and dimensions when booking.
Yes on passenger sailings. Check the operator’s foot-passenger check-in deadline and terminal instructions.
Yes on suitable vessels. Cabins are especially useful for overnight crossings, while some daytime departures also offer private accommodation.
Yes, subject to the operator’s current pet rules and the accommodation available on the selected ship.
Use the check-in deadline on your booking confirmation. Vehicle passengers normally need substantially more time than foot passengers, especially in summer.
Yes. GNV is seasonal while Tirrenia operates year-round, so operator choice and frequency vary by date.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares, vehicle prices and accommodation, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
About 10–13 hours
2 ferry operators
Overnight cabins
Cars & foot passengers
