Ferry from Palau to La Maddalena

Tickets, Prices & Schedules

Off the northern coast of Sardinia, you can reach the beautiful island of La Maddalena by ferry. Browse all ferry connections to La Maddalena from Palau in Sardinia on Ferryhopper, compare timetables and plan your ferry trip stress-free.

Discounts

Children up to 3 years old travel for free on the ferries to La Maddalena, while those up to 11 years old are entitled to a discount. 

Note: ferry tickets to La Maddalena include the Municipality's docking fee for non-residents (€0.50 from November to March and €2.50 from April to October).

On-board services and amenities

Here are some of the services and facilities on board ferries from Palau to La Maddalena:

Cabins and accommodation

The Palau - La Maddalena ferries do not have cabins due to the short duration of the trip and the type of vessel. A deck-lounge seat is included in the ticket price.

Luggage

On Maddalena Lines ferries you can carry luggage up to a total weight of 20 kg free of charge.

Traveling with pets

Pets are permitted on all Palau - La Maddalena ferries for a small surcharge. Larger pets must be kept on a lead and smaller pets must travel in their carriers.

For more information on the conditions for traveling with your pet and the documentation required, we recommend that you contact the ferry company you will be traveling with.

Useful tips for your ferry trip to La Maddalena from Palau

Here are some useful travel tips for your trip to La Maddalena:

  • The closest Sardinian ports to Palau are Olbia and Golfo Aranci, which are easily reachable from various parts of Italy.
  • Consider planning a quick day trip to La Maddalena from Palau if time is not on your side.
  • La Maddalena is one of the most popular destinations in the region of Sardinia, especially in the high season. We recommend planning a visit in May or October.
  • Find all the latest information on ferries to/from Sardinia to plan a seamless holiday to this beautiful Italian island.
  • Discover all the ports of Sardinia to find the one that best suits your travel plans.
  • Plan your return trip now by comparing all ferry schedules to Palau on Ferryhopper!

Where to take the ferry from Palau to La Maddalena

All ferries to La Maddalena depart from the main ferry terminal of the port of Palau, on the northern coast of Sardinia.

The port is a short walk from the city center. The Palau train station is 8 minutes walking distance from the port.

Where does the ferry arrive in La Maddalena?

All ferries to La Maddalena dock at Cala Gavetta, the historic port of the Maddalena archipelago, from where you can easily reach the town center and all its services on foot in just a few minutes.

How long is the ferry ride from Palau to La Maddalena?

The duration of the Palau - La Maddalena ferry trip is normally 20m.

Palau - La Maddalena ferry companies

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FAQs

Ferries to La Maddalena can carry motor vehicles and bicycles. Tickets for cars start at €10, while for motorbikes they start at €5. The price may vary depending on the size of your vehicle.

The Palau - La Maddalena ferry route is operated by ro-ro (roll on - roll off) vessels, which perform short journeys while transferring passengers and motor vehicles alike. The quickest crossing only takes 20 minutes!

The island of La Maddalena is just a stone’s throw away from Palau. The distance between the two destinations is around 1.9 nautical miles (or about 4 km).

The ferry from Palau to La Maddalena doesn't run all night. The last ferry usually leaves at 18:45 and arrives at La Maddalena at 19:05.

When booking your Palau - La Maddalena trip on Ferryhopper, you can easily check in online, get your tickets on your phone, and board the ferry directly with your e-ticket without collecting any paper tickets at the port.

Find detailed answers to all your questions about ferry ticket changes, cancellations and refunds.

Remember that you can also use Ferryhopper's online booking modification service, available with certain ferry companies.

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