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Where can I go by ferry from Palermo?

13 ferry destinations from Palermo: Alicudi, Civitavecchia, Filicudi, Genoa, Lipari, Livorno, Milazzo, Naples, Salerno, Salina, Tunis, Ustica and Vulcano.

All Ferries from Palermo

Palermo → Alicudi2h · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h)🚶 Foot onlyPalermo → Civitavecchia13h 30m – 13h 45m · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)Weekly in autumn and winter 2026: GNV’s departures calendar lists one sailing a week from Civitavecchia, on Friday evenings at 20:00 (19:30 from December)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Civitavecchia → Palermo direction; sailings run both ways.Palermo → Filicudi2h 30m · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h 30m)🚶 Foot onlyPalermo → Genoa19h – 21h · GNVDaily or near-daily sailings🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Genoa → Palermo (Sicily) direction; sailings run both ways.Palermo → LipariAbout 3h 45m (12Go) · Liberty LinesTwice a week (Monday and Friday) from 1 October 2026🚶 Foot onlyPalermo → Livorno19h 30m – 20h 30m · Grimaldi LinesMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Livorno at 18:30, arriving in Palermo at 14:00–15:00 the next day🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Livorno → Palermo direction; sailings run both ways.Palermo → Milazzo5h · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 5h)🚶 Foot onlyPalermo → Naples10h – 11h (overnight) · Tirrenia, GNVNightly departures🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightRoute guide written for the Naples → Palermo (Sicily) direction; sailings run both ways.Palermo → Salerno9h 15m – 11h · Grimaldi LinesFrom 1 June to 25 October 2026: Mondays 13:15 (arrives 23:30) and Saturdays 01:00 (arrives 10:15)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Salerno → Palermo direction; sailings run both ways.Palermo → Salina3h 15m · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 3h 15m)🚶 Foot onlyPalermo → Tunis10h 30m – 12h · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), Grimaldi LinesGrimaldi: Tuesdays at 02:30 (arrives 14:00) and Saturdays at 12:30 (arrives 23:00) in the 1 June – 25 October 2026 period🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalPalermo → Ustica2h 40m – 2h 45m · Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori)Summer 2026: daily at 08:30 from Palermo, arriving at Cala Santa Maria at about 11:10–11:15🚗 CarsPalermo → Vulcano4h · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines once a week (about 4h)🚶 Foot only

Car ferries from Palermo

Foot-passenger ferries from Palermo

Overnight ferries from Palermo

  • Naples · 10h – 11h (overnight)

International ferries from Palermo

⚓ Port of Palermo guide🗺 All ferries in ItalyNearby: ferries from Trapani

Plan your crossing from Palermo

  • Palermo → Alicudi

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h); listed departure 13:30

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

  • Civitavecchia → Palermo

    Weekly in autumn and winter 2026: GNV’s departures calendar lists one sailing a week from Civitavecchia, on Friday evenings at 20:00 (19:30 from December)

    GNV’s calendar shows Fridays from 2 October to 25 December 2026; summer frequency can differ, so check the calendar for your dates.

    Source: GNV departures calendar (route CP), checked 2026-09-29

  • Palermo → Filicudi

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h 30m); listed departure 13:30

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

  • Palermo → Lipari

    Twice a week (Monday and Friday) from 1 October 2026

    Autumn/winter timetable from 1 October 2026; the summer Palermo – Aeolian service is more frequent.

    Source: Liberty Lines Aeolian timetable from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-09

  • Livorno → Palermo

    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Livorno at 18:30, arriving in Palermo at 14:00–15:00 the next day

    Palermo–Livorno sails Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Holiday-period schedules can change.

    Source: Grimaldi Lines Livorno–Palermo route page, checked 2026-09-29

  • Palermo → Milazzo

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 5h); listed departure 13:30

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

Getting to the ferry in Palermo

  • The Palermo hydrofoil serves Alicudi, Filicudi, Rinella and Santa Marina Salina, Lipari, Vulcano and Milazzo
  • Palermo’s ferry port is next to the city centre
  • Ferries arrive at Cala Santa Maria; some sailings also call at Cala Cimitero

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Palermo?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Palermo to Alicudi, Civitavecchia, Filicudi, Genoa, Lipari, Livorno, Milazzo, Naples, Salerno, Salina, Tunis, Ustica and Vulcano. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Palermo?
Yes, car ferries run from Palermo to Civitavecchia, Genoa, Livorno, Naples, Salerno, Tunis, Ustica.
Are there overnight ferries from Palermo?
Yes: Palermo to Naples, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Palermo to Alicudi?
2h with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Palermo to Alicudi?
Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h) (times listed by Ferryscanner and 12Go; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-27).
How long is the ferry from Palermo to Filicudi?
2h 30m with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Palermo to Filicudi?
Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 2 times a week (about 2h 30m) (times listed by Ferryscanner and 12Go; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-27).
How long is the ferry from Palermo to Lipari?
About 3h 45m (12Go) with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Palermo to Lipari?
Twice a week (Monday and Friday) from 1 October 2026 (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-09).