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Palazzo Abatellis - Regional Gallery of Sicily
Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Sicilian medieval and Renaissance masterpieces including works by Antonello da Messina.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Gioiosa Marea for Palermo on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct ferries cover the 135 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest ferries will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LIBERTY LINES
LIBERTY LINESOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a ferry costs an average of $68.
Distance: 72 nautical miles (135 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$68 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo:
A train is $53 (€43) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Gioiosa Marea to Palermo ferries for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY LINES | 6:30 AM Port of Milazzo | 5h05 | 11:35 AM Port of Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Gioiosa Marea to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:30, the last at 13:30. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (135 km) distance in 5h 5m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 72 nautical miles (135 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 5m |
First ferry 6:30 AM |
Last ferry 1:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Sicilian medieval and Renaissance masterpieces including works by Antonello da Messina.
One of Sicily's most important archaeological museums, with Punic, Greek and Roman collections and notable sculpture fragments.
Historic noble residence preserved with original furnishings, offering a vivid look at aristocratic life in Palermo.
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Striking central square framed by historic buildings and the famous fountain, a key stop in the old town.
One of Palermo's main historic streets, largely pedestrianized and lined with landmarks, shops and lively urban scenes.
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