How to get to Sardinia. A short and budget guide to Sardinia. La Maddalena National Park

Since Sardinia is an island, getting to the cities of mainland Italy, as well as to some cities on neighboring islands best way is by ferry. Accordingly, 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 Italian capital. They proceed to the main Sardinian cities - Cagliari and Olbia.

There is also a message with others Italian cities, for example, on the route Genoa - Sardinia, a 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. Thus, the ferry Barcelona - Sardinia departs from the capital of Catalonia and arrives in Porto Torres; Also in this city the route Corsica - Sardinia ends, the SNAV ferry company, and you can also sail to Corsica from the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura.

Below is a little more detail about ferries to Sardinia.

Ferries from Cagliari

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

For example, ferries go to the port of Civitavecchia in Rome increased comfort. There are cabins with lying berths, as well as chairs with reclining backs. Tirrenia ferries depart from Cagliari to Naples twice a week. Travel time is approximately 14 hours, prices start from 50 euros.

A ferry departs once a week from Cagliari to Palermo on the island of Sicily. The journey time is about 12 hours, and the ticket price starts from 44 euros (including taxes and fees) for a seat on the 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 so close to the mainland.

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

Ferries leave Olbia for the port of Genoa once daily from May to September. Ferries depart in the evening. Travel time is about 11 hours. Thanks to the convenient schedule, this route is used by many tourists who want to do shopping in Italy. Two cruise ships with cabins of different comforts ply along this route. There are both cabins with beds and with folding chairs. The fare varies from 46 to 160 euros.

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

Two ships sail from April to October between Olbia and Piombino. One is a regular small ferry without cabins and the other is a large cruise ferry. The schedule for these flights is variable. It is advisable to clarify this upon arrival at the port.

Ferries from Porto Torres

A ferry departs once daily during the summer months from Porto Torres to Genoa. Two ferries ply this route. Travel time is 12 hours. Prices range from 70 to 230 euros.

The city of Porto Torres connects Sardinia with Corsica. Thus, the SNAV ferry runs between the ports of Porto Torres and Bonifacio.

There is 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 above, depending on the cabin class.

Ferries from Santa Teresa di Gallura

From the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura, a ferry departs four times a day to the city of Bonifacio in Corsica. Travel time is only 50 minutes. In this regard, the ferry is not equipped with sleeping berths or airplane seats. You can carry a car or motorcycle on this route. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 30 euros. Tickets for transporting a passenger car and motorcycle must be paid separately.

My husband and I visited all the sights in this wonderful city. We don’t like to stay in one place for a long time; we urgently need to change our place of rest. After living in Rome for a little while, we began to choose where else to go. We chose the island and didn’t regret it one bit, the view is simply mesmerizing, the impressions will last for a very long time. We had little choice as to how to get there, we chose the ferry. You can also fly to Sardinia by plane.

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 port city in Rome, located 80 kilometers northwest of Rome.

Arriving at Train Station Termini, we learned that trains on this route run quite often on the Frecciabianca and Regionale lines. The first train goes to the main bus station in Civitavecchia at 05:26, the last train goes at 06:40. Trains run several times an hour, every day. Travel time is from 40 minutes to one and a half hours. We left at 14:12, were already there at 15:13, travel 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 behind it for about an hour. Ferries from the Tirrenia Navigazione company operate from the port of Civitavecchia; the schedule depends on the time of year, with an average of 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, it’s faster by plane, but I think it’s worth taking a ferry, you’ll get an unforgettable experience, it’s impossible to describe the view.

Ticket price

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

Buying a ticket

Train tickets can be purchased on the carrier's official website. You can purchase ferry tickets, and you can also choose a time convenient for you.

By plane

You can fly to Sardinia by plane. Alitalia airlines fly from Fiumicino Airport.

Alitalia airline plane

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

Ticket price

The ticket price is 78.02 euros.

Buying a ticket

You can buy a ticket at the airport ticket office, as well as on the Alitalia website.

For me, as a traveler, it was better to travel by ferry than by plane; if we had flown by plane, we would not have received so many emotions.

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

Ferry Rome - Sardinia

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

Tirrenia ferries depart from Civitavecchia to several ports in Sardinia.

  • Olbia; travel time - 6-8 hours, ticket price - from 32 euros.
  • 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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How to get to Sardinia by plane
Sardinia has large territory– 24,000 km2 and has 3 international airport in the cities of Olbia, Alghero, Cagliari, domestic airport Arbatax in Tortoli and airport for private jets in Olbia.

There are direct flights from Russia to summer time to Sardinia from Moscow to Olbia and Cagliari the duration is about 3.5 - 4 hours.

From Saint-Petersburg- to Olbia by S7 airline.

Airlines operating direct flights to Sardinia:

  • Gazpromavia (tickets are sold through tour operators)
  • Meridiana (Italian company)

There are convenient flights to Sardinia all year round via Rome, Milan. There are also convenient transfers through Amsterdam, Munich and other European cities. Flight duration from European city to Sardinia 1-1.5 hours.

Fly to Sardinia on a budget with a connection you can use Pobeda Airlines, then transfer to the low-cost airline Easyjet in Milan Malpensa.

Port of Olbia
The ships dock in Isola Bianca, a 5-minute walk from the promenade and Corso Umberto I, which takes you into the center of Olbia. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the tourist town - the main gateway to northeastern Sardinia.

Website of the Port of Olbia: http://www.olbiagolfoaranci.it

Ferry schedule to Olbia
https://www.ok-ferry.com/en/sardinia-ferries.aspx

Olbia Airport
The airport is located south of Olbia, 10 minutes from the center. It takes the name Costa Smeralda, from the famous tourist resort of Gallura, an intense hub of international tourist traffic that characterizes the northeast of the island.

Olbia Airport website https://www.geasar.it/

Port of Golfo Aranci
The small port is located just 20 minutes from the city of Olbia, opposite the island of Tavolara: the area around the port is worth a visit for the picturesque Capo Figari and beautiful beaches. Golfo Aranci, along with the port and airport of Olbia, is one of the gateways to northeastern Sardinia.

Alghero Airport - Fertilia
The airport is a 10-minute drive from Alghero in the direction of Sassari - Porto Torres. Alghero is a welcoming seaside town in the center of the Coral Riviera: its ancient historical center and extraordinary landscape make it an ideal holiday destination. Welcome to the northwest of Sardinia.

Alghero Airport website http://aeroportodialghero.it/

Port of Porto Torres
The port is located in the small town of Porto Torres. It may happen that the berths will be moved to the industrial pier (ASI pier) approximately 1.5 km west of the port. Porto Torres and Alghero Airport are the gateway to northwestern Sardinia.

Website about tourism in Porto Torres https://www.comune.porto-torres.ss.it/Comunicazione/Argomenti/Porto-Torres-Turismo

Port of Arbatax - Tortoli
The ships dock at the port of the quaint fishing village of Arbatax, which, together with a small airport, forms the entrance gate to Ogliastra and eastern part Sardinia, also easily accessible from Cagliari and Olbia.

Port of Cagliari
The Port of Cagliari takes you straight to the heart of the city. Historic cafés under the arcades of the elegant Via Roma promenade welcome those arriving from the sea, as well as the lively Marina district with its trattorias and typical restaurants, craft shops and many clubs for late-night activities. In the immediate vicinity of the port there is a railway station, a bus station and a car rental office.

The Port of Cagliari and Cagliari Elmas Airport are the gateway to Southern Sardinia.

Cagliari Airport - Elmas
The airport is 10 minutes from Cagliari, with which it is connected by public and private transport. The capital of the island is ancient and lively city, where you can enjoy a holiday full of culture, sun and sea. Cagliari, in the center of Golfo degli Angeli, is the heart of charming Southern Sardinia.

Cagliari Airport website http://www.cagliariairport.it/en/

Ports of Italy from where you can go to Sardinia


  • Genoa – Genova
  • Livorno
  • Piombino
  • Civitavecchia (Rome)
  • Naples – Napoli
  • Palermo – Palermo (Sicily)

You can book a ferry to Sardinia at https://www.ok-ferry.com/en/sardinia-ferries.aspx?AID=174088&UAID=174088

It is better to travel around Sardinia by car, which can be rented at any port or airport. Since the territory of Sardinia is very large and has many beauties and attractions. Many villas and apartments located near the sea do not have supermarkets, pharmacies or restaurants nearby. Therefore, going to a restaurant or shopping by car is a common practice in Sardinia. Sardinia has a free highway that connects north to south and south to east. There are no traffic jams on the roads of Sardinia. Traveling along the roads of Sardinia will be a pleasure.

 

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