Palermo – Livorno
Ferry to Italy
Palermo – Livorno
Ferry to Italy
Grimaldi Lines provides the ferry from Palermo to Livorno. Palermo Livorno ferries cost between £72 and £360, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Palermo Livorno ferries.
The first Palermo Livorno ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 18:30. The last ferry usually departs at 19:30.
The Palermo Livorno ferry trip can take around 19 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 19 hours 30 minutes with Grimaldi Lines. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 3 weekly sailings from Palermo to Livorno provided by Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Palermo Livorno ferry prices typically range between £72* and £360*. The average price is typically £158*. The cheapest Palermo Livorno ferry prices start from £72*. The average price for a foot passenger is £79*. The average price for a car is £188*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Palermo to Livorno is approximately 423.5 miles (681.6km) or 368 nautical miles.
Yes, Grimaldi Lines ferries allow cars on board ferries between Palermo and Livorno. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Livorno.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Grimaldi Lines ferries between Palermo and Livorno.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Livorno with Grimaldi Lines. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Palermo - Livorno Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Grimaldi Lines | |
| Average Price | £147* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 19h 50m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 19h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:30 | |
| Distance | 368 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
Livorno is an Italian city and port that lies on the west coast of the country and is frequently visited by cruise ships as it is an important gateway to the famous and picturesque Tuscany region. Many of the city's visitors do so on their way to visiting other destinations in the region including Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena. The city was designed during the Italian Renaissance when it was ruled by the Grand Duke of the Medici family but additions were made at the end of the 16th century by Bernardo Buontalenti. Overlooking and protecting the city's port is a fortress and like many other Italian cities, Livorno was once surrounded by walls that were constructed to protect it from marauders. Many parts of the city's ancient walls remain intact and are a popular attraction with visitors.
Livorno's port has good passenger facilities and includes bars, restaurants, banks and is wheelchair accessible. Ferry using the port depart to Bastia, Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari and Tunisia.
