Naples to Palermo Ferry: Ticket Prices and Timetables

Q: How many daily departures are there between Naples and Palermo?

On average, there is a total of 2 ferry lines departing daily from the ferry port in Naples and arriving at the ferry port in Palermo.%.

Q: What is the distance between Naples and Palermo?

The distance between these two stations is a total of 209 mi (182 nautical miles).

Q: What are the ticket prices for the journey from Naples to Palermo?

The price of a one way adult ticket starts from $9. However, some lines also offer discounted ticket types such as the one for students, pensioners and children, prices of which you can see by clicking on a specific ferry departure you're interested in.

Q: Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

Currently, the tickets for cars aren’t purchasable on our website. However, there might be some exceptions and if there are, you will be able to see those when purchasing the adult tickets given the fact that a vehicle ticket can’t be purchased separately for vehicles only without adding the passengers to the ticket itself.

Q: What companies are operating the ferry trip between Naples and Palermo?

The company operating the journey from Naples to Palermo is Grimaldi Lines.

Q: What other places can I visit when traveling by a ferry from Palermo?

The most popular places you can visit when you’re traveling on a ferry from Palermo are Ischia, Procida and Milazzo.

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In the busiest period of the year, we have found up to 2 daily departures between Naples and Palermo. The earliest ferry departure time is at 08:50 arriving at Palermo ferry port at 21:15. The latest departure time is at 21:30 arriving at the port in Palermo at 08:20. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from $9 up to $15.

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.

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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $9 (One-Way) or $18 (Return).

Other popular destinations from Naples

Ferry Naples - Ischia

Ferry Naples - Procida

Ferry Naples - Milazzo

Ferry Naples - Casamicciola Terme

Ferry Naples - Panarea

Ferry Naples - Marina Grande

Ferry Naples - Sorrento

Ferry Naples - Cagliari

Ferry Naples - Amalfi

Ferry Naples - Lipari

Ferry Naples - Positano

Other popular destinations from Palermo

Ferry Palermo - Milazzo

Ferry Palermo - Tunis

Ferry Palermo - Lipari

Ferry Palermo - Rinella

Ferry Palermo - Alicudi

Ferry Palermo - Cagliari

Ferry Palermo - Vulcano Port

Ferry Palermo - Santa Marina Salina

Ferry Palermo - Ustica

Ferry Palermo - Livorno

Ferry Palermo - Filicudi

Ferry Palermo - Stromboli

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	$18

Frequently asked questions

How many daily departures are there between Naples and Palermo?

What is the distance between Naples and Palermo?

What are the ticket prices for the journey from Naples to Palermo?

Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

What companies are operating the ferry trip between Naples and Palermo?

What other places can I visit when traveling by a ferry from Palermo?