The cheapest and fastest ferries from Civitavecchia to Palermo
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Civitavecchia to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Civitavecchia to Palermo will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Civitavecchia for Palermo on Tue, Dec 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct ferries cover the 462 km distance in an average of 14 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and ferry for Civitavecchia to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Civitavecchia to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 249 nautical miles (462 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €86 Average price |
22h 48m Average total duration 21h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Civitavecchia to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 13h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Civitavecchia to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Civitavecchia to Palermo ferries for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tenacia | 8:00 PM Port of Civitavecchia | 14h15 | 10:15 AM Port of Palermo Termini Imerese | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Civitavecchia to Palermo
Ferries from Civitavecchia to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 48m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 249 nautical miles (462 km) distance in 13h 45m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Civitavecchia to Palermo are available to foot passengers.


Distance 249 nautical miles (462 km) |
Average sailing duration 21h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 13h 45m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Grimaldi from Civitavecchia to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Civitavecchia to Palermo with GNV, Grimaldi for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Civitavecchia to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Civitavecchia 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 Civitavecchia, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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 Civitavecchia to Palermo
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Il Bettolino (0.3km)
- Ristorante Aqua (0.5km)
- Ristorante La Ghiacciaia (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Civitavecchia and Taxi Civitavecchia.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Civitavecchia Port
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante La Lanterna (0.3km)
- Trattoria del Porto (0.4km)
- Osteria del Vicolo (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Palermo and Trinacria Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Termini Imerese
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