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Cagliari to Civitavecchia Ferry: Back to Rome from Southern Sardinia
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Cagliari to Civitavecchia by ferry, only Grimaldi Lines operates, with a direct overnight crossing three times a week, from the port of Cagliari, in the south of Sardinia, to the port of Rome.
Tirrenia no longer operates Cagliari, so there is no second operator to switch your sailing to if it fails. Plan the trip back with some margin.
It is a territorial continuity route, with few sailings a week and the ferry company's resident fare.
Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry timetable
Above you can see the sailings for your date. Grimaldi schedules three sailings a week, at night, arriving in Civitavecchia in the early hours or in the morning. There is no daytime sailing.
For the outward trip from Rome, see the Civitavecchia Cagliari 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.
Who runs Cagliari to Civitavecchia
Grimaldi Lines, which is the current operator at Cagliari: on Tirrenia's website only Civitavecchia Olbia and Genoa Porto Torres appear. From Cagliari, Grimaldi also sails to Naples and to Palermo.
Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. The trip back to Rome costs more on holiday return dates. It changes with the accommodation (deck, armchair, cabin) and with the vehicle, which is paid separately. Resident fares do not apply to port charges.
Children and discounts from Cagliari to Civitavecchia
Children under 3 travel free; from 3 to 12, 50% of the fare, with no fixed charges or services. Young people from 12 to 26 and over-60s get 20%. If you live in Sardinia, Grimaldi has its own resident fare; check with us whether we can apply it.
Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry with a car
You can travel back with a car, motorbike, motorhome or van within Grimaldi's limits, which count roof racks and boxes. Arrive at the latest 2 hours before with a vehicle. If you are bringing bicycles, add them to the booking.
If the car is a hire car, check that the contract allows it to leave the island before you buy the ticket.
Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry with a dog
Add the pet to the ticket. On Grimaldi, the cabin requires the pet-in-cabin service (up to three animals, bedding kit and final cleaning). On the outside deck, on a lead and muzzled. Bring the health record, even though it is a trip within Italy.
On board: a night in a cabin
A whole night on the ship calls for a cabin if you have something to do when you arrive in Rome. There are cheaper armchair seats and deck passage. Pack a hand bag with the essentials for the night.
Ports of Cagliari and Civitavecchia
Port of Cagliari
Port of Cagliari
Cagliari is the port of southern Sardinia and the capital of the island. Arrive within Grimaldi's margin: 1 hour on foot and 2 hours at the latest with a car.
Arriving in Civitavecchia and getting to Rome
Civitavecchia is about 80 km from Rome. There are regional trains to the capital. If you arrive in the early hours, check the first train before counting on it.
Documents for boarding in Cagliari
Original, valid document for all travellers, babies included: Spanish DNI or passport. Names and registration number must match the ticket.
I Love Ferry tips for Cagliari to Civitavecchia
- Buy the return with the outward trip: three sailings a week fill up at the end of summer.
- Do not combine the ferry with a flight on the same day: if they cancel because of the sea, there is no replacement sailing that day.
- If you arrive in Civitavecchia in the early hours, check the first train to Rome beforehand.
- Keep resident or children's documents to hand for boarding.
Why book Cagliari to Civitavecchia with I Love Ferry
- You see the real sailing for your date and can combine the return with another ferry company.
- You receive Grimaldi's booking reference.
- A Spanish-speaking team in Jávea helps you with changes.
Other ways to leave Sardinia from the south
- Cagliari Naples ferry: three sailings a week to the south of Italy.
- Cagliari Palermo ferry: one a week.
- Olbia Civitavecchia ferry: more sailings, after crossing the island by road.
- Arbatax Civitavecchia ferry: from the east coast.
Frequently asked questions about the Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Cagliari to Civitavecchia?
Yes, Grimaldi Lines has a direct overnight route with three sailings a week.
Which ferry company runs Cagliari to Civitavecchia?
Only Grimaldi Lines. Tirrenia no longer operates Cagliari.
How many sailings are there a week?
Three, according to Grimaldi's website, always at night.
How long does the ferry from Cagliari to Civitavecchia take?
It is an overnight crossing. In the timetable on the page you can see the exact time of each departure and arrival.
Can I travel with a car?
Yes, within Grimaldi's size limits. Arrive at the latest 2 hours before.
Can I take my dog?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. In a cabin only with the pet-in-cabin service, up to three animals.
What do I do if the sailing from Cagliari is cancelled?
Write to us with your booking reference. If the next sailing is far off, consider Naples or Olbia as an alternative.
What document do I need?
A valid Spanish DNI or passport, original, for all travellers. It is a route within Italy.
Is there a resident fare?
Yes, Grimaldi has its own fare for residents of Sardinia, with port charges excluded. Check with us whether we can apply it.
Which port suits me best for going back to Rome?
Cagliari if you are in the south; Olbia if you are in the north-east, where there are more sailings, with a road trip in between.
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