The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tunis to Palermo
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tunis to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tunis to Palermo will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Tunis for Palermo on Sun, Jan 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct ferries cover the 317 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest ferries will take 12 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Tunis to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Tunis to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €242.
Distance: 171 nautical miles (317 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€83 Average price Cheapest | €520 Average price |
14h 18m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Tunis to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Tunis to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tunis to Palermo ferries for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:59 PM Tunis | 13h46 | 12:45 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, January 11 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Tunis | 12h00 | 2:30 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tunis to Palermo
Ferries from Tunis to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 18m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 171 nautical miles (317 km) distance in 11h 0m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Tunis to Palermo are available to foot passengers.


Distance 171 nautical miles (317 km) |
Average sailing duration 13h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 11h 0m |
First ferry 00:45 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Grimaldi from Tunis to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Tunis to Palermo with GNV, Grimaldi for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Grimaldi
FAQs: Ferry from Tunis to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tunis to Palermo 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 Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Tunis, which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Palermo, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Tunis to Palermo
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- La Goulette Restaurant (0.3km)
- Le Grand Bleu (0.5km)
- Le Pirate (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Tunis and Taxi Marsa.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, La Goulette stop
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