How long is the ferry from Genoa to Porto Torres?

The overnight crossing takes around 10 to 11 hours. Sailings are typically timed so you depart in the evening and arrive in northern Sardinia the following morning.

Can I take a car on the Genoa–Porto Torres ferry?

Yes — GNV and Grimaldi both carry cars, campervans, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Book vehicle space in advance for summer sailings.

Where is Porto Torres on Sardinia?

Porto Torres is on the north coast of Sardinia, about 20 km west of Sassari. It is close to the Stintino peninsula and convenient for the Costa Smeralda and Alghero.

Genoa to Porto Torres Ferry

Genoa → Porto Torres (Sardinia)

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Conventional crossing: ~10–11 h overnight
Frequency: Daily sailings in summer; several per week in winter
Carries cars: Yes (on the car ferry)

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Crossing times and frequency are typical ranges and vary by season and operator. Check the operator or Direct Ferries for current sailings before booking.

Where it leaves from

Ferries from Genoa to Sardinia depart from the Porto di Genova, one of the busiest ports on the Italian Riviera. Genoa is well connected to Milan (about 1.5 hours by train) and to the motorway network from northern Italy and France, making this the most practical Sardinia departure for travellers from Lombardy, Piedmont and the Italian north-west. You arrive in Porto Torres on Sardinia's north coast.

The overnight crossing

This is one of the shorter Sardinia overnight crossings from the mainland — around 10 to 11 hours, making an efficient overnight hop that does not eat into your island time. Sailings in summer are typically timed for an evening departure and a morning arrival.

Operators

GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) and Grimaldi Lines both serve the Genoa–Porto Torres corridor with large ferries suited to cars, campervans and commercial vehicles. Both carriers offer restaurant and bar facilities, and cabin accommodation ranging from shared-lounge seats to private cabins.

Onward from Porto Torres

Porto Torres sits on Sardinia's north coast, well placed for exploring the island's best-known areas: the Costa Smeralda and Olbia to the east, the UNESCO-listed old town of Alghero to the south-west, and the beaches of Stintino and the Parco dell'Asinara nearby. A car makes exploration straightforward and is worth carrying from the mainland.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the ferry from Genoa to Porto Torres?: The overnight crossing takes around 10 to 11 hours. Sailings are typically timed so you depart in the evening and arrive in northern Sardinia the following morning.
Can I take a car on the Genoa–Porto Torres ferry?: Yes — GNV and Grimaldi both carry cars, campervans, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Book vehicle space in advance for summer sailings.
Where is Porto Torres on Sardinia?: Porto Torres is on the north coast of Sardinia, about 20 km west of Sassari. It is close to the Stintino peninsula and convenient for the Costa Smeralda and Alghero.