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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Catania
Cheapest price on Oct 18
€56
Average ticket price on Oct 18
€56
Fastest journey on Oct 18
5 h
Average journey duration on Oct 18
5 h
Ferries on Oct 18
1
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Catania will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
On Sun, Oct 18, we found 1 ferries from Palermo to Catania, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 18 the direct ferries cover the 166 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sun, Oct 18 the slowest ferries will take 5 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.
11:30 AM5h00Palermo4:30 PMCatania€561One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM5h00Palermo4:30 PMCatania€561One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Catania
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Ferries from Palermo to Catania run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €55 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:30, the last at 13:30. The fastest ferry covers the 89 nautical miles (166 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Palermo to Catania are available to foot passengers.
Distance 89 nautical miles (166 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 6:30 AM |
Last ferry 1:30 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Palermo to Catania Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Palermo to Catania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Catania ferries for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM Palermo | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Ferry from Palermo to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Catania 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 Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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