Rome to Palermo ferry with GNV

Fri, Jul 11
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Rome to Palermo

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast ferries

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.

GNV
07:00AM14h15
Rome
09:15PMPalermo
$671One-way
0 transfers
GNV
05:30PM13h45
Rome
07:15AMPalermo
$701One-way
0 transfers
GNV
05:00PM14h15
Rome
07:15AMPalermo
$811One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Rome to Palermo

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)

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Train

€50

Average price

Cheapest

€150

Average price

€66

Average price

€94

Average price

15h 14m

Average total duration

14h 14m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 39m

Average total duration

13h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

11h 5m

Average total duration

10h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
GNV

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Ryanair

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Autoservizi Salemi

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Intercity Notte

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Rome to Palermo Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
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

Live departures

Rome to Palermo ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 3:34 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
gnvGNV SPIRIT5:00 PM Port of Civitavecchia
13h15
6:15 AM Port of Palermo0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Rome to Palermo

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Ferries from Rome to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $29 (€23)
Official Omio partners on this route
GNV
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $29 (€23)

FAQs: Ferry from Rome to Palermo

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