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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Milan
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€68
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€68
Fastest journey on Sep 17
20 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
20 h
Ferries on Sep 17
1
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Milan will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 ferries from Palermo to Milan, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct ferries cover the 887 km distance in an average of 20 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest ferries will take 20 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.
GNV Polaris9:45 PM20h00Port of Palermo5:45 PMPort of Genoa€681One-way0 transfers
- GNV Polaris9:45 PM20h00Port of Palermo5:45 PMPort of Genoa€681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €79, while a train costs an average of €126.
Distance: 478 nautical miles (887 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
€92 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price | €126 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 2m Average total duration 20h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 39m Average total duration 19h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Milan:
A flight is €13 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Milan costing on average €92.
A flight is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Milan costing on average €103.
A flight is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Milan costing on average €126.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 15m.
Bus takes on average 19h 9m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 2m.
Palermo to Milan Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 20h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Palermo to Milan ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan ferries for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM Palermo | 19h30 | 5:00 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| GNV Polaris | 9:45 PM Port of Palermo | 20h00 | 5:45 PM Port of Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Milan
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Ferries from Palermo to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 2m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €55 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 478 nautical miles (887 km) distance in 19h 15m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Palermo to Milan are available to foot passengers.
Distance 478 nautical miles (887 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 19h 15m |
First ferry 12:03 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Ferry operators: Gnv from Palermo to MilanYou can travel by ferry between Palermo to Milan with Gnv for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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