Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
The Naples to Palermo ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Naples to Palermo is approximately 10 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Naples to Palermo cost around $149 and $813, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Naples to Palermo.
Naples Palermo ferry sailings typycally depart from Naples at around 08:45. The last ferry leaves at 23:59.
The Naples Palermo ferry trip can take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Naples to Palermo ferry is around 8 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 18 weekly sailings from Naples to Palermo serviced by Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Naples Palermo ferry prices typically range between $149* and $813*. The average price is typically $398*. The cheapest ferries from Naples to Palermo start from $149*. The average price for a foot passenger is $187*. The average price for a car is $519*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Naples to Palermo is approximately 192 miles (309km) or 167 nautical miles.
Yes, Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines allow cars on board ferries between Naples and Palermo. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Naples and Palermo.
Foot passengers can travel on the Naples to Palermo ferry with Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.
Pets can travel on ferries from Naples to Palermo with Grandi Navi Veloci. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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The Italian city of Naples, or Napoli as it is also called, is located in the Campania region of the country and lies on the Gulf of Naples, on southern Italy's west coast. The city is located in an enviable position between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and the Campi Flegrei. The Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, which were destroyed the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, are located close to the city as is the city of Sorrento and the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Also located close to Naples are the former parts of the Roman naval facility of Portus Julius, namely the port towns of Pozzuoli and Baia which are both to the north of Naples. The city is adorned with medieval, Baroque and Renaissance churches, castles and palaces and has long been an important centre for the arts and architecture. In the 18th century, Naples went through a period of neoclassicism, following the discovery of the remarkably intact Roman ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii.
The port of Naples is home to several ferry, hydrofoil and SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) catamaran services, linking numerous locations in both the Neapolitan province, including Capri, Ischia and Sorrento, and the Salernitan province, including Salerno, Positano and Amalfi. Ferry services also operate to Sicily, Sardinia, Ponza and the Aeolian Islands.
The city of Palermo is located on the Italian island of Sicily and lies on the island's north west coast and has a large and strategically important natural port, next to the Monte Pellegrino. The city is typically Mediterranean and can trace its history back to the 8th century and is today known for its Norman buildings, fabulous palaces and the hustle and bustle of its markets. Palermo's historic centre is the Quattro Canti district, which means 'Four Corners' and is where a number of the city's most spectacular attractions can be found. These include the Royal Palace and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The cathedral's sheer size and lovely architecture really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Also popular in the city is the medieval Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi and the 12th century Castello della Zisa. For visitors who enjoy the performing arts there is also the Teatro Massimo which is a recently refurbished theatre that puts on regular performances.
Ferries from the city's port depart to Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples and Tunisia.
