How to get to Sardinia. Rome - Sardinia

From Rome, you can also go to Sardinia to see the megalithic ziggurat at Monte d'Accoddi. The best ways are by plane and by ferry.

Ferry Rome - Sardinia

It is located 70 km northwest of Rome. sea port Civitavecchia (Civitavecchia). You can get to it from Termini Station in Rome in 47 minutes by train of the Frecciabianca line (16 euros), in 1 hour and 20 minutes by train of the Regionale line (5 euros), in 45 minutes by Intercitynotte train (11.50 euros). In both directions, trains run daily, departing several times an hour from morning to evening. You can check the schedule, select other route options and purchase tickets on the Trenitalia.com website.

Tirrenia ferries leave from Civitavecchia to several ports in Sardinia at once.

Olbia (Olbia); travel time - 6-8 hours, ticket price - from 32 euros.
Arbatax (Arbatax); travel time - 9-10 hours, ticket price - from 43 euros.
Cagliari; travel time - 15 hours 30 minutes, ticket price - from 50 euros.

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Since Sardinia is an island, it is best to get to the cities of mainland Italy, as well as to some cities on neighboring islands, by ferry. Accordingly, the ferry service is well developed on the island, and the ferry Sardinia - Rome, connecting the island with the capital of the state, is one of the most popular routes. Ferries from Rome to Sardinia depart from the Roman port of Cittavecchia, a suburb of the Italian capital. They follow to the main Sardinian cities - Cagliari and Olbia.

Also have a message with others Italian cities, for example, on the route Genoa - Sardinia, the ferry runs once a day from May to September (departs from Olbia and Porto Torres); ferry Naples - Sardinia departs from Cagliari twice a week; the ferry from Livorno to Sardinia arrives at the port of Olbia; on the route Sicily - Sardinia, the ferry arrives at the port of Cagliari.

There are also flights to neighboring countries. So, the ferry Barcelona - Sardinia departs from the capital of Catalonia and arrives in Porto Torres; also in this city ends the route Corsica - Sardinia, the ferry company SNAV, you can also sail to Corsica from the port of the city of Santa Teresa di Gallura.

Below is a little more about ferries to Sardinia.

Ferries from Cagliari

As a rule, ferries departing from Cagliari make a stop in Olbia and then follow the route.

So, for example, ferries follow to the port of Civitavecchia in Rome superior comfort. There are cabins with reclining beds, as well as chairs with reclining backs. Tirrenia ferries depart from Cagliari to Naples twice a week. Travel time is approximately 14 hours, prices from 50 euros.

Once a week there is a ferry from Cagliari to Palermo on the island of Sicily. Travel time is about 12 hours, and the ticket price is from 44 euros (including taxes and fees) for a seat on deck and from 115 euros for a seat in a cabin.

Ferries from Olbia

One of the busiest ports in Sardinia is in Olbia, as the city is located very close to the mainland.

A ferry runs twice a day from Olbia to the port of Civitavecchia in Rome. In time, the journey takes from 5 (day ferry) to 8 (night ferry) hours. Ticket prices start at 42 euros, and that's for a deck seat. The cabin, of course, will cost more.

Once a day from May to September, ferries depart from Olbia to the port of Genoa. Ferries leave in the evening. Travel time is approximately 11 hours. Thanks to a convenient schedule, many tourists who want to shop in Italy use this route. Two cruise ships with cabins of different comforts run along this route. There are both cabins with reclining places, and with folding chairs. The fare varies from 46 to 160 euros.

From April to October, there are two ferries from Olbia to Livorno. Travel time is about 6-7 hours, and the ticket price ranges from 50 to 110 euros, depending on the flight.

Two ships run from April to October between Olbia and Piombino. One of them is a regular small ferry with no cabins, and the other is a large cruise ferry. The schedule for these flights is floating. It is desirable to specify it upon arrival at the port.

Ferries from Porto Torres

Once a day during the summer months, a ferry departs from Porto Torres to Genoa. There are two ferries on this route. Travel time is 12 hours. Prices range from 70 to 230 euros.

The city of Porto Torres links Sardinia with Corsica. So, between the ports of Porto Torres and Bonifacio, a SNAV ferry runs.

There is also a ferry service between Porto Torres and Barcelona. Ferries depart from Barcelona in the evenings and arrive in Sardinia in the morning. Travel time is about 12 hours. The cost of a one-way ticket is from 80 euros and more, depending on the class of the cabin.

Ferries from Santa Teresa di Gallura

From the port in Santa Teresa di Gallura, a ferry leaves four times a day for the city of Bonifacio in Corsica. Travel time is only 50 minutes. In this regard, the ferry is not equipped with berths or air seats. Cars and motorcycles are allowed on this route. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 30 euros. A separate ticket is paid for the transportation of a passenger car and a motorcycle.

This airport is located in the northeast of the island. If your chosen place to stay is marked yellow on the map above, then first of all it is worth considering the arrival in this particular air harbor.

Convenient flights from Russia

For those who get to Sardinia directly from Russia, information on the following flights will be useful:

Italian Air Italy operates direct flights from Olbia to Moscow and back once a week on Saturdays and Sundays respectively.
Air Baltic flies to Olbia from Moscow and back on Saturdays. Flight with a very fast and comfortable transfer in Riga. The total travel time one way is 5.5 hours. Navigation for 2019 is already open, I advise you to hurry up with buying tickets if you want to save money. It is already possible to book a flight on Aviasales.

Tickets and timetables can be viewed on the official website of the Mobilines carrier company.

Due to the geographical location, it is most convenient to get to Olbia by ferry. Ferries to this Sardinian port are the fastest, averaging 5 to 7 hours. To other cities of Sardinia, the travel time will be more than 10 hours. Below is a schedule of the best routes:

Duration: 6.30 h - 9 h (Day), 7 h - 9 h (Night)
The flight operates all year round
Transport company MOBY

Duration: 5 h - 5 h 15 min (Daytime)
The flight operates from June 1 to September 17
Transport company MOBY

Duration: 5 h 30 min - 6 h 30 min (Day), 6 h - 8 h (Night)
The flight operates all year round
Transport company Tirrenia

My husband and I went around all the sights in this wonderful city. We do not like to linger for a long time in one place, we urgently need to change the place of rest. Having lived a little in Rome, we began to choose where else to go. They chose the island, they did not regret it a bit, the view is simply mesmerizing, the impressions will remain for a very long time. We had little choice, how to get there we chose the ferry. You can also fly to Sardinia.

On a ferryboat

To get from Rome to Sardinia, you need to get to the city of Civitavecchia, we decided to get there by train. Civitavecchia is a city of ports in Rome, located 80 kilometers northwest of Rome.

Arriving at Train Station Termini, we learned that the Frecciabianca and Regionale lines run quite often on this route. First the train is coming to the main bus station in Civitavecchia at 05:26, the last train leaves at 06:40. Trains run several times an hour, daily. Travel time is from 40 minutes to an hour and a half. We went at 14:12, we were already at the place at 15:13, the journey time was about an hour. We bought a ticket in advance through the official website, if we had not taken it right away, we would have had to stand for it for about an hour. From the port of Civitavecchia there are ferries of the Tirrenia Navigazione company, the schedule depends on the time of year, on average there are two ferries per day. In August, the influx of tourists is very large, a couple of flights are added there.

Ferry Tirrenia Navigazione

The ferry arrives at the port, at:

(Cagliari)
Arbatax
Olbia

Travel time:

To Sardinia (Cagliari), 13 hours
To Arbatax, 10 hours
To Olbia, 5 hours, 30 minutes

Having reached the port, we were put on a ferry and on it we got to the port in Sardinia (Cagliari). Of course, the plane is faster, but I think it's worth taking the ferry, you will get unforgettable experience, such a view cannot be described here.

Ticket price

A train ticket costs an average of 5 euros to 12 euros. The price to Sardinia (Cagliari) by ferry is from 47.45 euros to 53.07, other prices can be found on the official website.

Buying a ticket

You can buy a train ticket on the official website of the carrier. You can purchase ferry tickets, you can also choose the time that is convenient for you.

By plane

You can fly to Sardinia by plane. I fly from Fiumicino airport with Alitalia airlines.

Alitalia airline plane

All direct flights start flying at 08:15, last flight at 21:50. They fly every hour or two. Planes land at Cagliari-Elmas airport. Flight time is just over an hour.