Ustica – Palermo
Ferry to Sicily
Ustica – Palermo
Ferry to Sicily
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 23 weekly sailings between Ustica and Palermo. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Ustica to Palermo, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar. Ustica Palermo ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $88.17 and $414.02, 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.
The earliest Ustica Palermo ferry typically departs Ustica at about 06:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:00.
Ferries from Ustica to Palermo sail in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 23 weekly sailings from Ustica to Palermo provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar. Timetables can change from season to season.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide 22 sailings weekly. Siremar provide 4 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Ustica to Palermo typically range between $88.17* and $414.02*. On average the Ustica Palermo ferry is $199.87*. The cheapest Ustica Palermo ferry prices start from $88.17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $197.50*. The average price for a car is $607.05*.
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 Ustica to Palermo is approximately 41 miles (66km) or 35 nautical miles.
Yes, Ustica Palermo ferries allow cars onboard with Siremar between Ustica and Palermo. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ustica and Palermo use our Deal Finder.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar allow foot passengers on Ustica Palermo ferries.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries allow pets on ferries from Ustica to Palermo. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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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.
