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Porto Torres: ferries, timetables and prices
Porto Torres, on the north coast of Sardinia, is one of the island’s main ferry gateways to Spain, mainland Italy and France. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia (Rome). These routes are popular with families, workers and holidaymakers travelling between Sardinia and the rest of the Mediterranean. On TheBato you can compare ferry companies, timetables and prices in a single search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English, Spanish and Italian.
Tip: for summer, Easter, Christmas and long weekends, ferries from Porto Torres can be very busy. Book well in advance, especially if you travel with a car or van, and compare departures to Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia on TheBato to find more options and better prices.
Ferry timetables from Porto Torres depend on the route, company and season, with more sailings in summer and around major holidays. As a general guide, the Porto Torres ↔ Barcelona crossing usually takes around 12–14 hours on overnight ferries. The Porto Torres ↔ Genoa route is similar, often around 10–13 hours, while Porto Torres ↔ Marseille is a longer international crossing that can take roughly 12–17 hours. The Porto Torres ↔ Civitavecchia route is shorter, typically around 7–8 hours, often overnight. On TheBato you can see departure and arrival times, approximate duration and onboard accommodation (seat or cabin) for each sailing.
The port of Porto Torres handles both passenger ferries and freight traffic. Facilities typically include ticket offices and check-in desks, customs and security controls, waiting rooms, toilets, nearby cafés and shops, and basic services for passengers with reduced mobility. In peak season, queues can form at check-in, security and boarding, so arriving early with all documents ready is strongly recommended.
We compare multiple ferry companies operating between Porto Torres, Spain, France and mainland Italy so you can plan your trip in one place. Add your vehicle or travel on foot, choose your timetable and onboard accommodation and pay securely online. Our team regularly helps families, workers and students travelling between Sardinia and the rest of Europe, with support in English, Spanish and Italian via WhatsApp and email.
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From Porto Torres there are international ferries to Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France, as well as domestic routes to Genoa and Civitavecchia on mainland Italy. Some services are seasonal and frequencies vary throughout the year.
The Porto Torres – Barcelona crossing is usually an overnight journey and typically takes around 12–14 hours, depending on the vessel, timetable and sea conditions.
The Porto Torres – Marseille ferry is a long international route that generally takes around 12–17 hours, depending on the operator and time of year.
The journey between Porto Torres and Genoa normally takes around 10–13 hours on conventional ferries, with night and day crossings available depending on the season.
The Porto Torres – Civitavecchia route usually takes around 7–8 hours, often as an overnight sailing between Sardinia and the Rome area.
Yes. Ferries from Porto Torres to Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia normally accept cars, vans and motorbikes. Select “with vehicle” when searching on TheBato and provide the correct type and dimensions when you book.
If you are travelling with a vehicle, plan to arrive 90–120 minutes before departure. Foot passengers should be at the port around 60 minutes before departure, and slightly earlier during peak season.