Ferries from
Italy to Sicily
Ferries from
Italy to Sicily
Italy to Sicily ferries are operated by 7 ferry companies. These include Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist & Siremar. There are currently 208 daily and 1351 weekly sailings. The Favignana to Trapani ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 40 minutes.
Yes, you can get from Italy to Sicily by ferry. Ferries to Sicily from Italy sail approximately 1351 times per week and are provided by ferry 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, with the Favignana to Trapani ferry taking approximately 40 minutes on average.
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 to Trapani route. This ferry is provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries and takes approximately 15 minutes.
Italy to 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.
Favignana – Trapani first ferry: 07:10
Favignana – Trapani last ferry: 20:20
There are 7 ferry companies providing this route. Italy to Sicily ferry operators include Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist & Siremar
Popular Italy to Sicily ferry routes include:
Favignana to Trapani
Genoa to Palermo
Cagliari to Palermo
Naples to Palermo
Salerno to Messina
The most popular ferry is Favignana to Trapani with up to 8 daily and 54 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 40 minutes.
Another popular route is the Genoa to Palermo ferry with up to 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Genoa to Palermo ferry takes about 20 hours.
Italy to Sicily ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Favignana to Trapani ferry costing £30 on average and the Genoa to Palermo ferry costing £329 on average.
Prices for the Favignana to Trapani ferry start from as little as £57 for those travelling with a car and from £8 for foot passengers. The prices for the Genoa to Palermo ferry route start from £95 for cars and from £52 for foot passengers.
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.
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.
With the fastest ferries to Sicily from Italy taking just 15 minutes, it's possible to do a Italy to Sicily day trip.
Yes, you can get on the ferry to Sicily from Italy with a car. Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Italy to Sicily car ferry prices.
Car Operators: Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist & Siremar
Italy to Sicily distance: 12 miles (19km) and 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£328.89 | |
From Villa San GiovanniItaly |
To MessinaSicily |
Average price£57.69 | |
From NaplesItaly |
To PalermoSicily |
Average price£157.46 |
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