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Olbia to Civitavecchia Ferry: from Sardinia to Rome by Ship
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Olbia to Civitavecchia by ferry there are direct departures all year round with Tirrenia, by day and by night, and summer departures with Grimaldi. You leave from Olbia, in north-east Sardinia, and arrive at Civitavecchia, the port of Rome.
It is the most widely used return route for leaving Sardinia for Rome or central Italy. Choose between a daytime crossing, about eight hours in an armchair, or a night crossing with a cabin.
With Grimaldi, according to its calendar, the return to Civitavecchia is a daytime sailing. On ILF you can see which ferry company runs each departure on your date.
Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry timetable
In the timetable above you can see the departures for your date, with ferry company and times. Tirrenia offers daytime and night departures all year round. Grimaldi adds summer departures, and in its calendar the return from Olbia to Civitavecchia is by day, the opposite of the outward trip.
Summer return and Sunday departure
Summer Sundays and the last days of August bring together those ending their holidays. If your flight or your job in Rome allows no delays, choose the night departure the day before.
The outward trip is on the Civitavecchia Olbia ferry page.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Olbia to Civitavecchia take?
About eight hours. The daytime departure arrives in the afternoon; the night one, in the early hours. You can see the exact time and the ship in the timetable on the page.
Ferry companies that run Olbia to Civitavecchia
Tirrenia is the fixed option all year round: daytime and night departures, armchairs, deck passage and cabins, with cabins for animals.
Grimaldi Lines operates in summer and its return is by day, which makes it useful if you prefer not to sail at night. Outside the season its departures are run by another company, according to its own website.
Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle. It varies with the season, the time slot and the accommodation: the cabin costs more than the armchair and deck passage is the cheapest.
If you return with a car, the vehicle is paid separately and its price depends on its size. Tirrenia has offers for cars, motorbikes and caravans, and Grimaldi has benefits for young people aged 12 to 26 and over-60s. If you are buying a return ticket, look at the return separately: you can mix ferry companies.
Children and discounts from Olbia to Civitavecchia
Children travel free up to 4 years old (not yet turned 4) with Tirrenia and up to 3 with Grimaldi; after that they pay 50% until they are 12 (not yet turned 12). Residents of Sardinia have a fare of their own with Tirrenia and, in summer, with Grimaldi; it is a ferry company condition, so check with us whether we can apply it before booking.
Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry with a car
You can return with a car, motorbike, motorhome or van. In Olbia, Tirrenia asks you to be at the port 90 minutes early if you have a vehicle, and Grimaldi, 2 hours at the latest. With a car, only you at the wheel go in, and the other travellers board on foot.
With Grimaldi, the vehicles accepted have height and length limits, including bike racks and roof boxes. If you bring bicycles, add them to the booking.
Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry with a dog
With Tirrenia, the animal needs its own ticket, health record and a valid medical certificate. They accept dogs on the outer decks and in equipped cabins, up to three animals per cabin. Grimaldi also asks you to add the pet to the ticket and offers a cabin with a pet service. With the summer heat in Olbia, the journey on the outer deck is a good way to take a break.
Ports of Olbia and Civitavecchia
Port of Olbia
Port of Olbia: Isola Bianca
You leave from the port of Olbia, in the Isola Bianca area, near the centre and the station. From the airport and the centre you get there in a few minutes, so the only margin that matters is the boarding one.
On foot, Tirrenia asks for 1 hour before in summer and 30 minutes the rest of the year.
Arrival at Civitavecchia and the way to Rome
Civitavecchia is about 80 km from Rome. There are regional trains to the capital from the port city. If you arrive in the early hours, check the first train before counting on it.
Documents for boarding in Olbia
To return to Civitavecchia, a Spanish DNI or valid passport, original, is enough for everyone, including babies. Under-14s travel accompanied. As it is a journey within Italy, there is no passport control.
I Love Ferry tips for Olbia to Civitavecchia
- Book the return at the same time as the outward trip: the end-of-August departure fills up.
- If you have a car, do not cut the boarding time fine: the cut-off is strict and the queue at the port of Olbia grows in summer.
- If you have a flight from Rome, do not count on the last-minute departure: a delay or a cancellation due to the sea leaves little margin.
- To really sleep, a cabin: deck passage on an eight-hour night is tiring.
Why book Olbia to Civitavecchia with I Love Ferry
- You see Tirrenia and Grimaldi together, with their daytime and night departures.
- You book in Spanish and with the ferry company's booking reference.
- You can combine different ferry companies for the outward and return trips.
- If a departure changes, a team in Jávea will help you.
Other ways to leave Olbia
- Olbia Genoa ferry: if you are returning to northern Italy.
- Olbia Livorno ferry: for Tuscany.
- Porto Torres Civitavecchia ferry: if you are leaving from the north-west of the island.
- Cagliari Civitavecchia ferry: if you are in the south.
Frequently asked questions about the Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Olbia to Civitavecchia?
Yes. Tirrenia operates all year round and Grimaldi adds departures in summer. They go from the port of Olbia to the port of Civitavecchia.
How long does the ferry from Olbia to Civitavecchia take?
About eight hours, with a day or night departure. In the timetable on the page you can see the exact time of each.
Which ferry company runs Olbia to Civitavecchia?
Tirrenia all year round and Grimaldi Lines in summer. Moby appears on its website, but operated by Tirrenia.
Is there a daytime departure from Olbia to Civitavecchia?
Yes. Tirrenia has a daytime and a night departure all year round, and Grimaldi's summer return is by day according to its calendar.
How early should I arrive at the port of Olbia?
With a vehicle, 90 minutes with Tirrenia and 2 hours at the latest with Grimaldi. On foot, 1 hour in summer and 30 minutes the rest of the year with Tirrenia.
Can I take my dog from Olbia to Civitavecchia?
Yes, with a ticket for the animal. With Tirrenia it travels on the outer deck or in an equipped cabin, not in the common lounges. Carry the health record and rabies certificate.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of wind?
Write to us with your booking reference. The ferry company offers you another departure and we help you arrange it according to your fare.
Which port suits me best for returning to Rome from Sardinia?
Olbia if you are in the north-east, Porto Torres in the north-west and Cagliari in the south. All three have a ferry to Civitavecchia with different frequencies.
Do I need a passport to go from Olbia to Civitavecchia?
No. A valid Spanish DNI, original, is enough, because it is a journey within Italy.
Do children pay on the Olbia to Civitavecchia ferry?
Free up to 4 years old (not yet turned 4) with Tirrenia and up to 3 with Grimaldi; after that, 50% until they are 12 (not yet turned 12).
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