Ferry Livorno – Palermo
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Livorno – Palermo with Grimaldi Lines
Livorno – Palermo links Tuscany with Sicily in a crossing that takes a night. Grimaldi Lines offers it two to three times a week, with timetables that vary with the seasons.
On board, Grimaldi Lines offers cabins, restaurants, bars and outdoor decks. For an overnight crossing, a cabin is recommended.
It suits travellers from Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna or central Italy heading for Sicily with their vehicle. As departures are limited to a few days a week, fit your dates to the programme and book a cabin.
Livorno – Palermo at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- Crossing time about 19 to 20 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings two to three 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.
Livorno
Livorno is the great port of Tuscany, about twenty kilometres from Pisa. The city grew in the late sixteenth century under the Medici, who made it a free port open to merchants of every origin, and it has kept a district of canals, New Venice, where you can stroll between bridges and warehouses. The Old Fortress guards the harbour entrance, and the Monument of the Four Moors, a statue of Ferdinand I de’ Medici surrounded by chained captives, is the emblem of the city. The local speciality is cacciucco, a spicy fish stew served on toasted bread, well worth trying before you board.
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 Livorno – Palermo: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Livorno to Palermo?
About 19 to 20 hours, with a night on board. 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 Livorno and Palermo?
Grimaldi Lines generally offers two to three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Livorno to Palermo?
Grimaldi Lines, the Italian company Grimaldi Lines, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Livorno 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 Livorno 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.
