Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 5 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rome to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Palermo will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Rome for Palermo on Sun, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct ferries cover the 427 km distance in an average of 14 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest ferries will take 14 h 15 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 230 nautical miles (427 km)
Ferry | Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €150 Average price | €66 Average price | €94 Average price |
15h 14m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator GNV | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 PM Port of Civitavecchia | 13h15 | 6:15 AM Port of Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 230 nautical miles (427 km) |
Average sailing duration 14h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 13h 15m |
First ferry 00:02 |
Last ferry 23:44 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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