How to go to Sardinia from Toulon by ferry?

Rather than Sicily or Corsica, if you go to Sardinia? This is our mini-guide to go to Sardinia from Toulon by ferry!

Small island sometimes forgotten by tourists and sheltered from mass tourism — which gives it a notorious appeal — Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after the Sicily . It is located west of continental Italy, south of Corse and to the north Tunisia .

Its population 1.65 million inhabitants is low compared to its area 24 090 km2 (or twice and a half the Gironde), making it a pleasant "country" to visit. Sardinia has major advantages due to its climate, its beaches, its landscapes, its cultural heritage and its multi-millennial history, having forged a very strong island identity over the centuries.

Occupied by the Nuraghes, the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Vandals, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Genoese and the Pisans, it is self-governing after Byzance, becomes a powerful state of the Mediterranean (the Kingdom of Sardinia, 1720-1861) before being attached to Italy during the unification of the kingdom of Italy. In addition to history, Sardinia has an essential cultural, culinary and architectural heritage.

You want to go to Sardinia by ferry from Toulon? Know that two choices offer you a direct link from Toulon to Porto Torres, and a journey with a stopover in Bonifacio. We'll tell you more after this article. Here is how to go to Sardinia by ferry from Toulon !

The ferry companies linking Sardinia to Toulon

Since Sardinia is in the shadow of its neighbors Corsica and Sicily, it is still scarce by tourists. To go to Sardinia by ferry from Toulon, there is only one shipping company: Corsica Ferries . A stopover in Bastia or Ajaccio was required before crossing Corsica — by its own means — to board a second ship in Bonifacio or Porto-Vecchio. Know that there is now a direct link to go to Porto Torres from the port of Toulon.

The famous shipping company that is no longer present, Corsica Ferries, recently opened this road, due to 4 crossings per week. Count 8 a.m. for the crossing. Another alternative link exists to go to Sardinia by ferry from Toulon: the crossing from Toulon to Golfe d’Aranci, with 2 trips per week. Count about 3 p.m. crossing.

At the start of Toulon, the ships leave in the evening around 20 or 22 hours and arrive at dawn at 6 or 8 a.m. in Porto Torres. Choose this route if you want to discover the northwest coast and west of Sardinia, to spend less time on the roads.

Plan a ferry ride in Sardinia with Direct Ferries

We could be tempted to book directly on the official website of Corsica Ferries. However, going on a comparison of shipping companies allows you to see the best offers and prices according to the ports of departure and arrival.

The Skyscanner of the marine transport is named Direct Ferries . It is a search engine that compares the crossings available to the dates and times desired by the user.

For example, find a ferry ride from Toulon from 1 to 15 August. The comparison tries the possible routes among the companies that connect to a port of Sardinia (Porto-Torres, Gulf of Aranci or Olbia). This is Moby, Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) and Corsica Ferries.

Of course, to go to Sardinia by ferry from Toulon, the last company that interests us. If you cannot go to Toulon at the times indicated, try the port of Genoa and the Italian companies! From France, departures are also possible to Sardinia from the ports of Marseille , Nice or the Corse .

How to book your ferry trip to Sardinia from Toulon?

Are your holiday dates already stopped? You are advised, if you know exactly when you leave, to book your ticket in advance to avoid that, as with the airline tickets, prices fly away. Because the tourist peak of the summer season means inflation on the tickets, the demand being increased compared to a constant offer.

To book your ferry route from Toulon, it’s as easy as paying online for any other service. On the website of Direct Ferries, start with indicate your desired travel dates , schedules and destination port.

The search engine requires the number of passengers, potential animals, the vehicle (type, model, vehicle mark or pedestrian passenger). Compare then the different results obtained. On the day of going and/or return that may be different from your original dates, you may have to be flexible on one or two days.

After choosing your crossing, you have to choose your type of cabin (at 2, 3 or 4 beds), your meal preferences (continental breakfast, self-service meals, etc.), your seat, then you go to a page asking you to inquire your contact details and civil status information. Go to payment, and welcome to Sardinia!