Naples to Palermo Ferry: Ticket Prices and Schedules

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Naples to Palermo Ferry Summary

Naples to Palermo Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 2 daily departures available, including 1 night departure. The earliest departure from Naples is at 08:50h, arriving at Palermo at 21:15h. While the latest departure is at 21:30h, arriving at 08:20h. The total ride from Naples to Palermo lasts around 11:37h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from £7 up to £12.
Departure station and country Naples, Italy
Arrival station and country Palermo, Italy
Travel Distance 209 km (182 NM)
Average Trip Duration 12h 25min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators Grimaldi Lines
Lowest Price £7
Transportation Options Ferry


Traveling by Ferry from Naples to Palermo

The travel distance between Naples and Palermo is a total of 182 nautical miles (209 mi), which equals a travel time of roughly 12:25h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Italy, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

Overnight Ferry

If you want to travel overnight and either save money on accommodation or arrive at the port in Palermo earlier, there is one overnight ferry traveling on the route from Naples to Palermo. The overnight ferry departs at 21:30 and arrives at 08:20 the following day.

Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Naples and Palermo, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £7 (One-Way) or £14 (Return).



Ferry Companies from Naples to Palermo

Grimaldi Lines is the name of the carrier operating this route. Here you can see its average rating amongst travellers.

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Naples to Palermo Ferry Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Naples
Destination Station Palermo
Daily Departures Up to 2 daily departures
Earliest Departures 08:50, arriving at 21:15
Latest Departure 21:30, arriving at 08:20
Travel Distance 182 nautical miles (209 km)
Travel Time Approximately 12 hours
Lowest Price £7

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