Question 1

How long does the ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia take?

Accepted Answer

On average, 6-8 hours: it's one of the shortest crossings to Sardinia. There are nighttime trips year-round and additional daytime ones in summer.

Question 2

Which companies operate the Civitavecchia–Olbia route?

Accepted Answer

Tirrenia and Grimaldi Lines, with regular departures year-round that increase in frequency during the summer months.

Question 3

How much does the Civitavecchia–Olbia ferry cost?

Accepted Answer

Indicatively from €35-50 per person off-season up to double or triple in August, plus the car supplement and possible cabin. Booking by spring secures the best price for summer.

Question 4

Is a cabin necessary on the Civitavecchia–Olbia ferry?

Accepted Answer

On the daytime trip, no: 6-8 hours go by well between the deck and lounge. On the nighttime trip, the cabin is recommended for arriving rested, since you disembark at dawn and usually have to drive.

Question 5

How do you get to the port of Civitavecchia from Rome?

Accepted Answer

By car, it's about 45 minutes from the GRA via A12/Aurelia. By train, Civitavecchia station is connected to Rome Termini in about an hour; from the platform to the ferry gate, there's a port shuttle.

Civitavecchia – Olbia Ferry: duration, companies, prices, and tips