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Italy to Sicily Ferry

How do I get from Italy to Sicily?

You can get from Italy to Sicily by ferry. Ferries to Sicily from Italy sail approximately 1263 times per week and are provided by Caronte & Tourist, Caronte & Tourist NCI, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Siremar, Tirrenia, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Torre Lines.

How long is the ferry ride from Italy to Sicily?

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: 20 minutes
Longest Italy to Sicily ferry time: 24 hours

What is the shortest ferry from Italy to Sicily?

The fastest ferry from Italy to Sicily is the Villa San Giovanni - Messina route. This ferry is provided by Caronte & Tourist NCI and takes approximately 20 minutes.

Sicily to Italy ferry timetable

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

Italy to Sicily ferry operators:
Caronte & Tourist, Caronte & Tourist NCI, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Siremar, Tirrenia, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Torre Lines

Popular Italy Sicily ferry routes

Popular Italy to Sicily ferry routes include:

Favignana to Trapani 
Genoa to Palermo
Cagliari to Palermo
Naples to Palermo
Salerno to Messina

Favignana to Trapani ferry

The most popular ferry is Favignana – Trapani with up to 10 daily and 68 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 40 minutes. 

Genoa to Palermo ferry

Another popular route is the Genoa – Palermo ferry with up to 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Genoa – Palermo ferry takes about 20 hours 15 minutes.

Getting the ferry from Italy to Sicily with a car

Yes, you can get on the ferry to Sicily from Italy with a car.

Car Operators: Caronte & Tourist, Caronte & Tourist NCI, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Siremar & Tirrenia

Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Italy to Sicily car ferry prices.

How much is the ferry from Italy to Sicily?

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. 

Italy to Sicily ferry offers and discounts

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.

How far is Sicily from Italy?

The distance between Italy and Sicily is 5 miles (9km) and 5 nautical miles.

How to book Italy to Sicily ferry tickets

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.

How much are ferries from Italy to Sicily?

From   To Average price
Genoa, Italy
Palermo, Sicily 		ÂŁ353.19Average price
Naples, Italy
Palermo, Sicily 		ÂŁ218.66Average price
Villa San Giovanni, Italy
Messina, Sicily 		ÂŁ49.05Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Italy to Sicily

About Italy

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Together with Greece, it is known as the birthplace of Western culture. Full of high art and monuments, almost every small village in Italy offers a few interesting locations. From the Roman ruins, Byzantine cities and Renaissance masterpieces to cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and wide variety of stunning beaches, Italy is a place that provides rare experiences that can never be overrated. Italy is the ideal departure country for those travelling by ferry with numerous amazing destinations, many of them domestic on offer. With so many miles of coastline and famous islands to choose from, the list of destinations is truly unrivalled. In terms of international travel, Italy is connected to almost all of the countries in the Adriatic Sea as well as featuring numerous links to Greece, Tunisia and Spain. The short island crossings are usually made with small passenger vessels while the longer international journeys are operated by luxurious cruise ferries.

About Sicily

The island of Sicily, located off the south coast of Italy is the largest of the numerous Italian islands and is surrounded by the Ionian, Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas. Parts of Sicily are on the same latitude as the coast of North African which results in a mild climate that makes the island an attractive year round destination, not just with domestic visitors from mainland Italy but abroad too. As with many of the Italian islands, the tourist season peaks in the summer months. On Sicily's eastern coast you’ll find Mount Etna, the greatest active volcano in Europe and undoubtedly one of the regions attractions. Perhaps in part due to its geographical location, but in the main because of its obvious attraction as a destination, Sicily features a host of regular ferry connections with neighbouring islands and the Italian mainland as well as international connections with the likes of Malta and Tunisia.

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