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Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 53 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Trapani to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trapani to Rome will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Trapani for Rome on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct ferries cover the 431 km distance in an average of 13 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest ferries will take 14 h 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.
Tenacia
GNV Auriga
Tenacia
GNV AurigaOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trapani to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 232 nautical miles (431 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $92 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 11m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trapani to Rome:
A ferry is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trapani to Rome costing on average $80 (€64).
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trapani to Rome costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Ferry takes on average 14h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Trapani to Rome ferries for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tenacia | 2:30 AM Port of Palermo Termini Imerese | 13h45 | 4:15 PM Port of Civitavecchia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Trapani to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 232 nautical miles (431 km) distance in 13h 45m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Trapani to Rome are available to foot passengers.

Distance 232 nautical miles (431 km) |
Average sailing duration 14h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 13h 45m |
First ferry 2:00 AM |
Last ferry 9:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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