Palermo – Naples
Ferries to Italy
Palermo – Naples
Ferries to Italy
The Palermo Naples ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.Palermo Naples ferries take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €72.30 and €363.38, 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 Palermo to Naples.
The first Palermo Naples ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 08:45. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The Palermo Naples 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 Palermo to Naples 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.
Palermo Naples ferry prices typically range between 72€* and 363€*. The average price is typically 159€*. The cheapest Palermo Naples ferry prices start from 72€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 109€*. The average price for a car is 232€*.
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 Palermo to Naples 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 Palermo and Naples. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Naples.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines ferries between Palermo and Naples.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Naples 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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| Palermo - Naples Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines & Tirrenia | |
| Average Price | 160 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 16 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10h 54m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 01:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:15 | |
| Distance | 166 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
The Italian city of Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and is certainly one of the most beautiful, especially around the Bay of Naples. The city was founded by the Greeks and was later enlarged by the Romans all of which is reflected in the city's rich history and stunning architecture. Located to one side of Naples is Mount Vesuvius, and near to the bay are the picturesque islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, all of which are located close enough for day trips departing from Naples.
The centre of Naples is quite compact and is full of palaces, spectacular churches, monasteries, convents and castles and is the perfect place to stroll around and marvel at the spectacle. Popular attractions are the Duomo, which is an ancient cathedral that dates back to the late 13th century and early 14th century. Also of interest is the Palazzo Reale, the Teatro San Carlo and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, which is filled with some of the best archaeological exhibits in Italy. Finally, there is the Napoli Sotterranea which is a series of underground tunnels, stairs, rooms and halls that are right in the heart of the city.
