Cagliari to Palermo Ferry

Leave Cagliari on Saturday afternoon and reach Palermo early on Sunday. This overnight link to Sicily lets you continue with your own vehicle or pre-arranged transport.

Departure port

Cagliari

Arrival port

Palermo

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Travel details

Ports on this route

Ferry route map: Cagliari – Palermo (both directions)

Departure port

Port of Cagliari

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Arrival port

Port of Palermo

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Ferry operators from Cagliari to Palermo

These operators currently offer bookings from Cagliari to Palermo. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.

  • Grimaldi Lines

Schedules and check-in by operator

Grimaldi Lines

Sailing schedule

2 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Sailing schedule, 2 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
DaysDep.Arr.
Sat17:0005:00(+1 day)

Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.

Check-in

  • Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in required 1 hour before departure
  • Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in required 2 hours before departure

Good to know

Timetable and crossing time

Through 31 December 2026, departure from Cagliari is Saturday at 17:00, arriving in Palermo on Sunday at 05:00. The usual duration is 12 hours. The 24 October crossing takes 13 hours because the clocks go back overnight. All times are local.

Ticket price

Price your Palermo crossing with the correct passenger count, vehicle and overnight accommodation. Check the total and separately plan transport costs after the early arrival.

Car, motorcycle or camper

Check the category and dimensions with all luggage included. Prepare an overnight bag and follow the crew during boarding and disembarkation. Do not plan to start driving at exactly 05:00; disembarkation also takes time.

Onboard accommodation

For the overnight trip, select a cabin or seat when booking. Match bed capacity to your party and account for the early Palermo arrival. The cabin vacating time is announced on board.

Pets

Add your pet to the Palermo trip. Cabin access also requires Pet in Cabin; a passenger cabin alone is not sufficient. Confirm availability for your selected Saturday.

Reporting and fast check-in

Show your ticket directly at the ship for fast check-in. For Saturday 17:00, report no later than 15:00 with a vehicle or 16:00 without one. The Via Riva di Ponente reference locates the ticket-office area; check your booking for access to the ship.

About the Cagliari to Palermo ferry route

Arrival in Palermo is before the usual start of the day. Check transport and accommodation check-in times in advance if travelling without a car. If driving onward, plan sufficient rest on board.

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