Compare Palermo to Cagliari ferry tickets with Grimaldi Lines for the direct weekly passenger and vehicle link between Sicily and Sardinia.
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Palermo–Cagliari is a useful way to combine Sicily and Sardinia without returning to mainland Italy. It is particularly attractive for travellers touring both islands with their own vehicle.
Grimaldi Lines publishes one weekly Palermo departure in the current 2026 programme, with a scheduled journey of about 12 hours.
Cabins and vehicle decks make overnight road trips practical.
Check the live sailing before travel because operating days and vessel assignments can change through the season.
Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Palermo to Cagliari. Departure time, ticket flexibility and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.
Compare crossing time, onboard facilities, passenger rules and fare flexibility before booking.
Grimaldi LinesCrossing time: About 12 hours
Grimaldi Lines operates the direct weekly Palermo–Cagliari passenger and vehicle connection.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline.
Palermo’s ferry port is close to the historic centre and motorway network. Follow the Grimaldi check-in instructions for the correct boarding area.
Cagliari is Sardinia’s capital and the main gateway for the island’s south coast and central road network.
These are medium or long Mediterranean crossings. Compare the assigned vessel, cabin choice and departure time rather than assuming every sailing offers the same onboard experience.
Cabins and reclining seats are valuable on long or overnight sailings.
Restaurants, cafés, bars or snack services depend on the vessel and departure.
Cars, motorcycles and other eligible vehicle types can be booked where space is offered.
Pet rules and accommodation vary by ship. Add the animal correctly and check the current conditions.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and current operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility and pet arrangements.
This is a domestic Italian route, but ferry companies require accurate 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-resident passengers.
Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and carry registration and insurance documents appropriate to the journey.
Use the current terminal, gate and deadline shown on the booking confirmation because port arrangements can change.
Arriving in Cagliari opens southern Sardinia, while the SS131 provides the main northbound road toward Oristano and the rest of the island.
Check accommodation check-in, local traffic and any independently booked onward connection before travel.
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The current published journey is about 12 hours. Exact times vary by sailing date, vessel and operating conditions.
The current programme is described as 1 departure weekly. Always check the live timetable for the exact date.
Grimaldi Lines is the current operator covered on this route.
Yes on eligible sailings. Book the correct vehicle type and dimensions and follow the operator's check-in deadline.
Yes. Foot passengers are accepted on the passenger services described on this page.
Cabin availability depends on the route and vessel. Longer Grimaldi sailings normally offer cabins; on shorter Corsica Ferries crossings a cabin may be unnecessary or unavailable on some departures.
Pets can travel subject to the operator's current rules, documentation requirements and the accommodation available on the selected ship.
Follow the current booking confirmation. Vehicle passengers should allow more time than foot passengers, and international routes require extra time for document checks.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares, vehicle prices and accommodation, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
About 12 hours
Grimaldi Lines
1 departure weekly
Vehicles & foot passengers
