Ferries from
Sicily to Italy
Ferries from
Sicily to Italy
Ferries from Sicily to Italy are available with 7 operators. There are 47 ferry routes. Ferries from Trapani to Favignana and Palermo to Genoa are popular ferry trips from Sicily to Italy. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Yes, you can get from Sicily to Italy by ferry. Ferries to Italy from Sicily sail approximately 1949 times per week and are provided by Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist, Siremar, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Torre Lines.
The duration of the ferry from Sicily to Italy 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 Sicily Italy ferry also varies between routes, with the Trapani to Favignana ferry taking approximately 30 minutes on average.
Fastest Sicily to Italy ferry time: 20 minutes
Longest Sicily to Italy ferry time: 30 hours 16 minutes
The shortest ferry from Sicily to Italy is the Trapani - Levanzo route. This ferry is provided by Siremar & Liberty Lines Fast Ferries and takes approximately 20 minutes.
Sicily Italy 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 Sicily to Italy ferry timetable for your route before you book.
Sicily to Italy ferry operators:
Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia, Caronte & Tourist, Siremar, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Torre Lines
Popular Sicily to Italy ferry routes include:
Trapani to Favignana
Palermo to Genoa
Palermo to Cagliari
Palermo to Naples
Messina to Salerno
The most popular ferry is Trapani – Favignana with up to 17 daily and 119 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 30 minutes.
Another popular route is the Palermo – Genoa ferry with up to 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Palermo – Genoa ferry takes about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Yes, you can get on the ferry to Italy from Sicily 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 Sicily to Italy car ferry prices.
The Sicily to Italy 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 Sicily to Italy ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Sicily to Italy are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Sicily to Italy ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Italy.
The distance between Sicily and Italy is 12 miles (19km) and 10 nautical miles.
You can book Sicily to Italy ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Sicily to Italy ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From TrapaniSicily |
To FavignanaItaly |
Average price£50.81 | |
From MilazzoSicily |
To LipariItaly |
Average price£67.99 | |
From PalermoSicily |
To NaplesItaly |
Average price£133.13 |
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Yes, pets are allowed on certain routes, including Trapani - Favignana and Palermo - Genoa. Operators that allow pets include Liberty Lines Fast Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci.
Pets are generally allowed, but will be kept in a designated pet-friendly area. Requirements may vary depending on the ferry operator. For travel from Sicily to Italy, you may need vaccinations, pet passports, and a carrier.
Foot passengers traveling from Sicily to Italy usually have no strict luggage limit, but they must handle bags themselves. Vehicle passengers can usually pack belongings in their cars within reason.
Direct ferry routes from Sicily to Italy are available between popular ports in Sicily, such as Palermo, Messina, and Catania to ports in Italy like Naples and Salerno. Passengers can enjoy a scenic journey across the Mediterranean Sea on these routes. View our Deal Finder for more information on schedules and ticket prices.
Sicily can be found to the south of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, separated from the mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina. Situated at the meeting point between East and West, Africa and Europe, Sicily is truly at the crossroads of Mediterranean culture and offers much to see, to taste, and to do. With a varied landscape of glistening seas and restless mountains, the scenery creates a dramatic and lasting impression on those who visit. With a host of natural wonders and long warm seasons, Sicily is an attractive year round destination for explorers and holidaymakers alike. Sicily is a hub for ferry connections with ferry services operated by some of Europe’s biggest ferry companies travelling to and from most of the surrounding islands, ports on the mainland, Malta and North Africa via Tunisia.
Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula situated in the Mediterranean Sea at the bottom of Western Europe, with the Tyrrhenian Sea to the West, Ionian Sea to the South and Adriatic Sea to the East. Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world and contains more World Heritage Sites than any other country. Although Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence are the top tourist destinations in Italy, the country’s rich collections of art, culture and literature from many different periods and regions make it impossible to judge on where the most interesting location is. With around four thousand miles of coastline, with countless gulfs, inlets, and long sandy beaches, Italy is truly adapted to the holiday lovers every need. Coastal cities with their sea resorts and awesome beaches are easily reachable by car with a variety of ferries and vessels large and small ready to sail you there.
