Ferry Palermo – Livorno
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Palermo – Livorno with Grimaldi Lines
Palermo – Livorno takes you back to Tuscany after a night at sea. Grimaldi Lines offers two to three sailings a week: check the dates open in the search engine.
The ships have lounges, restaurants and shops; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
In Livorno, the port is close to the centre and the station. Arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Palermo – Livorno 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.
Palermo
Palermo, capital of Sicily, was Arab and then Norman, and this heritage is part of the Arab-Norman itineraries listed by UNESCO. The Palatine Chapel, covered in golden mosaics, the cathedral and the Teatro Massimo are a few streets from the port. The Ballarò and Capo markets are famous for street food: arancine, panelle and spleen sandwiches.
Livorno
In Livorno, ferries from Sicily dock in the large commercial and passenger port, a few minutes from the centre. The station is linked by train to Pisa and then Florence, and Pisa airport is about twenty kilometres away. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Palermo – Livorno: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Palermo to Livorno?
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 Palermo and Livorno?
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 Palermo to Livorno?
Grimaldi Lines, the Italian company Grimaldi Lines, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Palermo and Livorno?
Generally yes: Grimaldi Lines carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Palermo to Livorno?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
