Ferry Civitavecchia → Palermo 🇮🇹🇮🇹
Civitavecchia is Rome's port, an hour by train from the capital, and the crossing to Palermo takes about thirteen hours. It is the most direct sea link between central Italy and Sicily: board in the evening, sleep aboard, arrive in Palermo in the morning. For a traveller leaving Rome with a vehicle it avoids the long drive down through Calabria and the Strait of Messina crossing. GNV runs the line several times a week — frequency varies by season, so check your exact date. Cars, motorhomes, cabins and pets are all catered for. Compare Civitavecchia – Palermo times and fares on VoilaFerry.
The Civitavecchia → Palermo ferry route serves Palermo from Civitavecchia, in Italy. It is operated by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), with a crossing time of around 13 h (several departures a week). Fares start from €55 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Civitavecchia – Palermo crossing?
- About 13 hours, overnight: evening departure, arrival in Palermo the next morning.
- How do I reach Civitavecchia from Rome?
- By direct train from Roma Termini or Roma San Pietro, about an hour. The port is a few minutes from the station.
- Is there a daily sailing?
- No. GNV runs several departures a week, with frequency varying by season. Check your exact date in the search.
- Can I bring a vehicle?
- Yes, cars, motorbikes and motorhomes are carried, charged on top of the passenger fare.
- Is it better than driving?
- From Rome the route avoids roughly 700 km through Calabria plus the Strait of Messina crossing, and saves a hotel night.