How to get from Naples to Palermo
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Naples to Palermo by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 319 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: ferry, 11h
- 1 ferry departures a day with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines
- First ferry at 20:00, last at 20:00
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h
direct
Ferry
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h by ferry with no transfer. The two cities are about 319 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
319 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €47Older observation | 21h 40m4 transfers | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 11hdirect | See Ferry details |
- Bus€47Older observation21h 40m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
- Ferry€31Omio catalogue, Oct 2811h · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → Palermoferry12Go·11h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Naples to Palermo
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €19 | |
| November 2026 | €131 | |
| December 2026 | €20 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Naples to Palermo
Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:00 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Linesferry | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
All departures
- 20:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
TrenitaliaTaormina-CataniaBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, Local bus, Regional connection, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Palermo works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a 12Go ferry from Naples to Palermo, about 11h. In total it's roughly €37 over 11h, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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Naples to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Palermo?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 11h by ferry, with no transfer.
When is the first ferry from Naples to Palermo?
The first ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines leaves at 20:00 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many ferry departures a day are there from Naples to Palermo?
Routavio's timetable check shows 1 ferry departures a day with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, between 20:00 and 20:00.
How far is Palermo from Naples?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Palermo cost?
Routavio's price check on 2 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €37. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Naples to Palermo?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go, Local bus, Regional connection, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Naples to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 8h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Palermo?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go, Local bus, Regional connection, Trenitalia
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026