Ferry Naples – Palermo
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Naples – Palermo with GNV
Naples – Palermo is the shortest link between mainland Italy and the Sicilian capital. GNV offers it several times a week depending on the season, with a crossing of about eight and a half to eleven hours.
On board, GNV offers cabins of several categories, restaurants, bars and lounges. On overnight crossings, a cabin is the most comfortable choice.
It suits travellers from Campania or southern Italy heading for Sicily with their car. Compare the timetables of GNV and Grimaldi Lines in the search engine.
Naples – Palermo at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 8 h 30 to 11 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings several sailings a week
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Naples
Naples spreads at the foot of Vesuvius, at the head of a famous bay, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Castel Nuovo, a medieval fortress with round towers, guards the port, and Spaccanapoli street cuts the old town in two. Neapolitan pizza, born here, is enjoyed in historic pizzerias a stone’s throw from the harbour. Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Amalfi Coast are an hour’s drive away, enough to fill a day before boarding.
Palermo
In Palermo, the port is very close to the historic centre: the Cala, the old harbour basin, is a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral and the Capo market. Buses and taxis serve the station and the airport, and the motorway towards Messina and Catania starts on the edge of town. For an early-morning arrival, the markets open early.
Ferry Naples – Palermo: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Naples to Palermo?
About 8 h 30 to 11 hours, generally overnight. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Naples and Palermo?
GNV generally offers several sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Naples to Palermo?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. Grimaldi Lines also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Naples and Palermo?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Naples to Palermo?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
