Palermo – Rinella
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Palermo – Rinella
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
There are around 4 weekly sailings from Palermo to Rinella. The Palermo Rinella ferry is operated by
Ferries from Palermo to Rinella typically depart from Palermo at around 13:30. The average sailing time of a Rinella Palermo ferry is approximately 3h 0m.
Ferry prices for Palermo Rinella ferries typically range between €92* and €276*. The average price is around €176*. The cheapest ferry prices from Palermo to Rinella start from €47*. The average price for a foot passenger is €176*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Palermo to Rinella is approximately 104.9 miles (168.9km), or 91.2 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Palermo and Rinella
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Palermo to Rinella with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
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| Palermo - Rinella Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | 176 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Distance | 91 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
Rinella is a small Italian village that is located on the island of Salina which is one of the Aeolian Islands. The island's full name is Santa Marina Salina and lies around 120 km to the north east of Palermo and 70 km to the north west of Messina. The island is well known for its black sandy beaches and its caves and also for its square which was used as a filming location for the movie "Volcano".
There are three areas on Salina: Santa Marina on the eastern coast, Malfa to the north and Leni to the south west and from Leni heading down to the coast is the village of Rinella. Located above the village of Leni is Valdichiesa in the island's centre. Other small villages on Salina are Capo Faro, Pollara and Lingua.
The village is home to the island's port where ferries can be taken to Palermo and Milazzo on the island of Sicily.
