Ferries from
Sicily to Rome
Ferries from
Sicily to Rome
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Palermo Termini Imerese to Civitavecchia and Palermo to Civitavecchia are popular ferry trips from Sicily to Rome. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Sicily to Rome sail approximately 5 times per week with Grandi Navi Veloci.
The ferry crossing from Sicily to Rome takes between 13 hours 45 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes, depending on the route, operator and ship.
The fastest ferry from Sicily to Rome takes 13 hours 45 minutes on the Palermo Termini Imerese to Civitavecchia ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry from Sicily to Rome with Grandi Navi Veloci.
The distance between Sicily and Rome is approximately 307 miles, 495km or 267 nautical miles.
Sicily to Rome ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed or conventional ferry.
The Palermo Termini Imerese to Civitavecchia ferry sails approximately 5 times per week, with a crossing time of 13 hours 45 minutes.
Palermo to Civitavecchia ferry ferries sail approximately 1 times per week, with a sailing time of 14 hours.
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