Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)
Rome’s Cruise Gateway and Sardinia Ferry Port
Civitavecchia, about 50 miles north-west of Rome, is the Italian capital’s cruise port and a major ferry port for Sardinia (Olbia), Sicily and Barcelona.
Ferries from Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)
7 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbatax | 9h 🌙 | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Barcelona | 20h – 21h | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Cagliari | 13h – 15h 🌙 | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Olbia (Sardinia) | 5h – 8h | Tirrenia | Cars & foot |
| Palermo | 13h 30m – 13h 45m | GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Cars & foot |
| Porto Torres | 8h – 9h 🌙 | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Tunis | 17h 30m – 28h | Grimaldi Lines, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Civitavecchia → Palermo
Weekly in autumn and winter 2026: GNV’s departures calendar lists one sailing a week from Civitavecchia, on Friday evenings at 20:00 (19:30 from December)
GNV’s calendar shows Fridays from 2 October to 25 December 2026; summer frequency can differ, so check the calendar for your dates.
Source: GNV departures calendar (route CP), checked 2026-09-29
- Civitavecchia → Porto Torres
From 28 September to 29 November 2026: Wednesdays at 23:59, arriving Thursday 09:00. Other weeks add Monday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday sailings.
Source: Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia–Porto Torres timetable PDF, checked 2026-09-29
- Civitavecchia → Arbatax
Tuesdays and Saturdays from Civitavecchia at 20:00, arriving in Arbatax at 05:00
Source: Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia–Arbatax route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Civitavecchia → Cagliari
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20:00, arriving the next morning at 09:00–11:00
Source: Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia–Cagliari route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Civitavecchia → Tunis
Grimaldi: Wednesdays at 20:30 from Civitavecchia, arriving Thursday 14:00 (1 June – 25 October 2026); 19:30–20:00 departures in other periods
Source: Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia–Tunis route page, checked 2026-09-29
Passenger Terminals
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Civitavecchia railway station is about 1 km from the port entrance, with regional trains to Roma San Pietro and Roma Termini (about 45–70 minutes)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is about 40 miles away (around 50 minutes by car)
Port car parks (including Bramante, Cruise and Nord parking) with shuttle buses to the ships and ferry berths.
We have not confirmed public EV charging at the port. Charge before arriving.
Nearby Ferry Ports
Cruise Terminals & Embarkation
The primary cruise gateway for Rome, with multiple cruise berths served by port shuttle buses.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is about 40 miles away, around 50 minutes by private transfer, or by regional train via Roma Trastevere.
Civitavecchia station is about 1 km from the port entrance. Regional trains run to Roma San Pietro and Roma Termini in about 45–70 minutes.
Port parking facilities (Bramante, Cruise and Nord) with free shuttle buses to the cruise ships.
Hotel San Giorgio and Hotel Miramare on the Civitavecchia seafront, or stay in central Rome and take a morning train to the port.
Travel times are typical and depend on traffic. Check parking rates and terminal allocations with the port or your cruise line before travelling.
Ferry Routes from Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Olbia (Sardinia)
Crossing: 5h – 8h · Tirrenia
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
Crossing: 20h – 21h · Grimaldi Lines
Civitavecchia → Palermo
Crossing: 13h 30m – 13h 45m · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
Civitavecchia → Porto Torres
Crossing: 8h – 9h · Grimaldi Lines
Civitavecchia → Arbatax
Crossing: 9h · Grimaldi Lines
Civitavecchia → Cagliari
Crossing: 13h – 15h · Grimaldi Lines
Civitavecchia → Tunis
Crossing: 17h 30m – 28h · Grimaldi Lines, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Civitavecchia (Rome).