Naples – Palermo
Ferry to Sicily
Naples – Palermo
Ferry to Sicily
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 18 weekly sailings between Naples and Palermo. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Naples to Palermo, Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. Naples Palermo ferries take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $182.52 and $995.07, 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 earliest Naples Palermo ferry typically departs Naples at about 08:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:59.
Ferries from Naples to Palermo sail in around 10 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider 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.
The price of a ferry from Naples to Palermo typically range between $182.52* and $995.07*. On average the Naples Palermo ferry is $488.25*. The cheapest Naples Palermo ferry prices start from $182.52*. The average price for a foot passenger is $238.76*. The average price for a car is $617.78*.
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 miles (309km) or 167 nautical miles.
Yes, Naples Palermo ferries allow cars onboard with Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines between Naples and Palermo. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Naples and Palermo use our Deal Finder.
Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines allow foot passengers on Naples Palermo ferries.
Grandi Navi Veloci allow pets on ferries from Naples to Palermo. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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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.
