Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
Naples – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
The Naples Palermo ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.Naples Palermo ferries take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €95.72 and €521.88, 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.
The first Naples Palermo ferry typically departs from Naples at around 08:45. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The Naples Palermo ferry trip can take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 8 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 18 weekly sailings from Naples to Palermo provided by Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Tirrenia provide 7 sailings weekly. Grandi Navi Veloci provide 7 sailings weekly. Grimaldi Lines provide 4 sailings weekly.
Naples Palermo ferry prices typically range between 96€* and 522€*. The average price is typically 256€*. The cheapest Naples Palermo ferry prices start from 96€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 125€*. The average price for a car is 324€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Naples to Palermo is approximately 192.1 miles (309.2km) or 166.9 nautical miles.
Yes, Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines ferries allow cars on board ferries between Naples and Palermo. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Naples and Palermo.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines ferries between Naples and Palermo.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Naples to Palermo with Grandi Navi Veloci. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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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 | 203 €* | |
| 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 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.
