The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Palermo for Porto Santo Stefano on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct ferries cover the 517 km distance in an average of 13 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest ferries will take 13 h 45 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 279 nautical miles (517 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
14h 45m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano ferries for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 AM Palermo | 13h45 | 2:15 PM Porto Santo Stefano | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano
Ferries from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 279 nautical miles (517 km) distance in 13h 45m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 279 nautical miles (517 km) |
Average sailing duration 13h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 13h 45m |
First ferry 09:00 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
FAQs: Ferry from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Porto Santo Stefano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Palermo to Porto Santo Stefano
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante La Lanterna (0.3km)
- Trattoria del Porto (0.4km)
- Osteria del Vicolo (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Palermo and Trinacria Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Termini Imerese
