Sicily Ferries
Sicily (Sicilia), a large island situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the Italian mainland, in the western Mediterranean.
Visiting Sicily by ferry is very easy - with several ferry connections available from the Italian mainland and other nearby islands such as Sardinia or Corsica, France. Several ferry operators offer regular services to Sicily, including Tirrenia, Grimaldi Lines, and GNV, making it easy to get to the island as a foot passenger or by car, motorhome, motorbike, or bicycle.
The island has the following ferry ports: Palermo, Termini Imerese (Palermo), Catania, Pozzallo, Messina, Milazzo, Trapani, Porto Empedocle, and Marsala. Ferry schedules/timetables with info about the island ferries are listed below. The Sicily ferry photo is courtesy of Liberty Lines, which serves numerous lines in the area.Map of Sicily Ferry Routes
Ferries from Sicily (13 crossings)
Sailing: 8 hrs 30 min to 11 hrs 30 min
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Sailing: 13 hrs 45 min to 14 hrs 15 min
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Sailing: 9 hrs 30 min
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Ferries to Sicily (13 crossings)
Sailing: 13 hrs 45 min to 14 hrs 15 min
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
TWThFSu
Sailing: 8 hrs 30 min to 11 hrs 30 min
JanFebMarAprMayJunSepOctNovDecJulAug
MTWThFSaSu
Sailing: 9 hrs 30 min
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Connecting Ferry Routes from Sicily
Plan extended ferry journeys from Sicily and discover additional islands and mainland destinations beyond the direct routes. This section highlights connections that require one transfer at another island or mainland port, allowing you to reach even more destinations by sea. The list below shows which places can be reached with a single change of ferry, along with suggested connecting ports to help you plan your journey smoothly and efficiently.
To Corsica
Sicily to Corsica ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
There are no direct ferry crossings to Corsica.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Palermo via Livorno or Genoa (Genova) to Bastia, Ile Rousse or Porto Vecchio - Corsica.
To Italy
Sicily to Italy ferries
Direct ferry crossings:
From Palermo, Termini Imerese (Palermo), Milazzo or Messina to Livorno, Naples (Napoli), Salerno, Civitavecchia, Genoa (Genova), Vibo Valentia, Reggio Calabria or Villa San Giovanni - Italy.
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Palermo via Cagliari to Naples (Napoli) or Civitavecchia - Italy.
To Sardinia
Sicily to Sardinia ferries
Indirect ferry crossings (with one change):
From Palermo, Termini Imerese (Palermo) or Milazzo via Livorno, Naples (Napoli), Civitavecchia or Genoa (Genova) to Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari, Porto Torres or Arbatax - Sardinia.
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