Ferries to Palermo

If flying is the quickest way to reach Palermo, then the ferry is certainly the most enchanting and, in many cases, the most affordable option.

There’s a wide range of ferries to and from Palermo operated by various shipping companies, with departures from cities across northern, central and southern Italy, including Sardegna. With the ferry, you can also bring your car, allowing you to explore the surroundings of Palermo in complete freedom.

But why is travelling by ferry worthwhile and how can you save money on your ticket?

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Map of connections to and from Palermo

Ferries and hydrofoils to and from Palermo

Below are the Italian ports connected to Palermo by scheduled ferry services.

Ferries from Naples

Naples is the main reference port for crossings to Sicily. Ferries from Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci and SNAV depart here daily, reaching Palermo in approximately 10 hours.

Ferries from Salerno

Daily ferries operated by Grimaldi Lines depart from Salerno’s port: the Salerno–Palermo journey also takes 10 hours.

Ferries from Genoa

For those wishing to depart from northern Italy, there’s the option of taking a ferry to Palermo from Genoa with Grandi Navi Veloci. The crossing takes approximately 20 hours.

Other departures

Other cities from which you can take a ferry to Palermo are:

• Civitavecchia: ferries operated by Grandi Navi Veloci depart from here, with a journey time of 15 hours.
• Livorno: ferries operated by Grimaldi Lines, with a journey time of 18 hours.
• Cagliari: ferries operated by Tirrenia (Moby Lines), with a journey time of 12 hours.

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