Ustica – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
Ustica – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
The Ustica to Palermo ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Ustica to Palermo is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Ustica to Palermo cost around $72 and $338, 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 Ustica to Palermo.
Ustica Palermo ferry sailings typycally depart from Ustica at around 06:30. The last ferry leaves at 18:00.
The Ustica Palermo ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest Ustica to Palermo ferry is around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 23 weekly sailings from Ustica to Palermo serviced by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Ustica Palermo ferry prices typically range between $72* and $338*. The average price is typically $163*. The cheapest ferries from Ustica to Palermo start from $72*. The average price for a foot passenger is $161*. The average price for a car is $496*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Ustica to Palermo is approximately 41 miles (66km) or 35 nautical miles.
Yes, Siremar allow cars on board ferries between Ustica and Palermo. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ustica and Palermo.
Foot passengers can travel on the Ustica to Palermo ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar.
Pets can travel on ferries from Ustica to Palermo with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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The small Italian island of Ustica lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea, around 50 km to the north of Capo Gallo. It forms part of the Aeolic island chain and its land is actually the tip of a submerged volcano. The island's landscape is characterised by black volcanic rock with dashes of pink and red hibiscus flowers and green cacti. Located around the island's shores are many little grottoes and the island's waters are protected within the Area Marina Protetta Isola di Ustica (the Island of Ustica Protected Marine Area). The waters are kept naturally clear by the Atlantic currents and are, as a consequence, full of coral and fish. This makes the island popular with scuba divers and one of the best dive spots on the island is the Grotta del Gamberi, on the island's southern tip where there are many shipwrecks to see there. Also popular with scuba divers is Secca di Colobara on the northern coast where lots of sponges can be seen in crystal clear waters.
Both hydrofoils and conventional ferries use the port with services departing to Palermo's Stazione Marittima. The crossing takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry and around 1 hour by hydrofoil.
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.
