Ferries from
Rome to Sicily
Ferries from
Rome to Sicily
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Civitavecchia to Palermo Termini Imerese and Civitavecchia to Palermo are popular ferry trips from Rome to Sicily. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Rome to Sicily sail approximately 5 times per week and are operated by Grandi Navi Veloci.
Rome to Sicily ferry sail durations can take between 13 hours 45 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Rome to Sicily takes around 13 hours 45 minutes on the Civitavecchia to Palermo ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Rome to Sicily with Grandi Navi Veloci.
The distance between Rome and Sicily is 289 miles (465km) and 251 nautical miles.
Rome to Sicily ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Civitavecchia to Palermo Termini Imerese ferry ferry sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 14 hours 15 minutes.
Civitavecchia to Palermo ferry ferries sail about 1 times weekly with a sailing time of 13 hours 45 minutes.
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The island of Sicily, located off the south coast of Italy is the largest of the numerous Italian islands and is surrounded by the Ionian, Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas. Parts of Sicily are on the same latitude as the coast of North African which results in a mild climate that makes the island an attractive year round destination, not just with domestic visitors from mainland Italy but abroad too. As with many of the Italian islands, the tourist season peaks in the summer months. On Sicily's eastern coast you’ll find Mount Etna, the greatest active volcano in Europe and undoubtedly one of the regions attractions. Perhaps in part due to its geographical location, but in the main because of its obvious attraction as a destination, Sicily features a host of regular ferry connections with neighbouring islands and the Italian mainland as well as international connections with the likes of Malta and Tunisia.
