Ferry from Naples to Palermo

Ferry to Palermo - Beautiful sculpture of the famous fountain of shame on baroque Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Board on the ferry from Naples to Palermo, starting your journey from the port of Napoli, and reach one of the most beautiful destinations in Southern Italy!

The Naples Palermo ferry route connects two cities with thousands of years of history. Naples, with a historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Palermo, an ancient cultural and trade crossroads between the West and Asia. Traveling by ferry to the beautiful island of Sicily and discovering the incredible variety of its architecture, which makes Palermo one of the best loved and most visited cities in Italy. In the following paragraphs learn everything you would like to know about the ferry route from Naples to Palermo.

Naples to Palermo ferry distance

The distance between the port of Naples and the port of Palermo is around 166.8 nautical miles (309 km).

Naples to Palermo ferry duration

The Naples to Palermo ferry duration ranges from 9 hours to 11.5 hours, according to the ferry company and vessel.

Naples - Palermo ferry schedule

The port of Naples is connected with the port of Palermo in Sicily with over 20 weekly crossings in high season. Currently, there are only regular ferries operating the specific route.

Helpful information for your journey to Palermo

  • You need to show up at the port of departure at least 1 hour earlier from your departure time
  • In our Naples and Palermo pages, you can find all the relative details about land services, attractions and general information for an organized holiday
  • Due to the high demand of Palermo, especially in summer months, it is advisable to book your ferry tickets from Naples to Palermo early
  • Through the isferry booking system, you have the ability to compare prices and choose the most suitable accommodation in the ferry
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