Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
The Naples to Palermo ferry is available with 3 operators and runs all year round. The ferry from Naples to Palermo takes around 10 hours and 29 minutes on most ferries operating this crossing. The duration for the Naples to Palermo ferry can vary between 8 hours 30 minutes and 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator that you choose to book with.
There are 25 weekly sailings from Naples to Palermo. GNV offer up to 10 weekly sailings, Tirrenia offer up to 12 weekly sailings and Grimaldi Lines offer up to 3 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that the number of sailings usually increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Naples at approximately 09:00 and the final ferry departs at approximately 23:59. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
Tirrenia provide the fastest ferry from Naples to Palermo in 9 hours and 15 minutes.
A fast ferry from Naples to Palermo usually costs approximately $265.
Yes, there are ferries that sail overnight from Naples to Palermo. The first overnight sailing from Naples usually departs at 01:30.
Grimaldi Lines and GNV provide cabins on ferries that sail from Naples to Palermo.
Yes, GNV welcome pets onboard all their ferries travelling from Naples to Palermo. Please make sure that your pet is fully vaccinated before travelling and that you have your pet's medical certificate at hand.
Passengers travelling with NLG can bring only 1 piece of baggage with them free of charge. This must be a maximum size of 50x30x15 cm and a maximum weight of 5kg. Meanwhile, Tirrenia have no strict luggage policy so you can bring as much luggage as you can leave in your vehicle.
The price of a ferry from Naples - Palermo can vary between $87 and $558 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $275, prices can range from $93 and $558. The average price with a car is $294. Car prices can range from $151 and $513. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that the prices shown do not include booking fees.
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The best way to get from Naples to Palermo is by ferry. With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Palermo if you require additional flexibility including the Salerno to Palermo ferry.
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| Naples - Palermo Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia | |
| Average Price | A$331* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 16 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10h 45m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 166 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port of Naples has 3 different passenger terminals. Ferries and large cruise ships arrive and depart from the Beverello port and the Calata Porta di Massa pier. For passengers travelling by hydrofoil, you should go to Mergellina Pier. The terminals have a range of facilities available including luggage offices, ATMs, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes and bars. There is even a shuttle bus service within the port.
