Ferries from
Italy to Sicily
Ferries from
Italy to Sicily
Ferries from Italy to Sicily are available with 7 ferry companies. Popular ferries from Italy to Sicily include Villa San Giovanni to Messina and Reggio Calabria to Messina. Bear in mind that ferry timetables can change throughout the year, with sailings often increasing during peak season.
You can get from Italy to Sicily by ferry. Ferries to Sicily from Italy sail approximately 1944 times per week and are provided by 7 operators including Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist & Siremar.
The duration of the ferry from Italy to Sicily depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Italy Sicily ferry also varies between routes.
Fastest Italy to Sicily ferry time: 15 minutes
Longest Italy to Sicily ferry time: 30 hours 15 minutes
The fastest ferry from Italy to Sicily is the Levanzo - Trapani route. This ferry is provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries and takes approximately 15 minutes.
Italy Sicily ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. It's best to check the latest Italy to Sicily ferry timetable for your route before you book.
Italy to Sicily ferry operators:
Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist, Siremar, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Torre Lines
Popular ferry routes from Italy to Sicily include:
The Villa San Giovanni - Messina ferry currently sails around 54 times a day and 371 times a week. The average ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina takes about 20 minutes.
Another popular ferry is the Reggio Calabria - Messina ferry with around 15 daily and 101 weekly sailings. The average ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina takes approximately 35 minutes.
The Naples to Palermo ferry usually takes around 10 hours 30 minutes, with around 3 daily and 18 weekly sailings.
Yes, you can get on the ferry to Sicily from Italy with a car.
Car Operators: Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist & Siremar
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Italy to Sicily car ferry prices.
The Italy to Sicily ferry price can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not.
We recommend booking your Italy to Sicily ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Italy to Sicily are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Italy to Sicily ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Sicily.
Italy to Sicily distance: approximately 12 miles (19km) or 10 nautical miles.
You can book Italy to Sicily ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Italy to Sicily ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From GenoaItaly |
To PalermoSicily |
Average price£354.06 | |
From Villa San GiovanniItaly |
To MessinaSicily |
Average price£55.92 | |
From NaplesItaly |
To PalermoSicily |
Average price£204.38 |
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