The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Lipari
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €51
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €51
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 3 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 3 h 45 m
- Ferries on Nov 13
- 1
- Distance
- 145 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo to Lipari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Lipari will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 1 ferries from Palermo to Lipari, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct ferries cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest ferries will take 3 h 45 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.

11:30 AM 3h45 Palermo 3:15 PM Lipari €51 1 One-way 0 transfers

11:30 AM 3h45 Palermo 3:15 PM Lipari €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Lipari
Ferries from Palermo to Lipari run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €51 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:50, the last at 13:30. The fastest ferry covers the 78 nautical miles (145 km) distance in 3h 45m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Palermo to Lipari are available to foot passengers.

Distance 78 nautical miles (145 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 3h 45m |
First ferry 7:50 AM |
Last ferry 1:30 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Palermo to Lipari trip
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Palermo to Lipari Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Palermo to Lipari ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Lipari ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 AM Palermo | 3h45 | 3:15 PM Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Liberty Lines
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FAQs: Ferry from Palermo to Lipari
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