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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£42
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£45
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
8 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
8 h 30 m
Ferries on 20 Oct
2
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Afragola to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Afragola to Palermo will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 2 ferries from Afragola to Palermo, including 2 direct services.
On Tue 20 Oct the direct ferries cover the 323 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Ferries from Afragola to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:52, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 174 nautical miles (323 km) distance in 8h 30m. Ferries from Afragola to Palermo are available to foot passengers.


Distance 174 nautical miles (323 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 0:52 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Afragola to Palermo ferries for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:30 Afragola | 8h30 | 6:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
![]() | 20:30 Afragola | 8h30 | 5:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
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Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
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Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Port of Palermo Termini Imerese -> Palermo Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Afragola to Palermo by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Afragola to Palermo ferries use the to Port of Palermo Termini Imerese port pair. Use this guide to compare Afragola and Palermo ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Palermo Termini Imerese has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante La Lanterna (0.3km), Trattoria del Porto (0.4km), Osteria del Vicolo (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Palermo Termini Imerese.
Available at Port of Palermo Termini Imerese: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Palermo Termini Imerese.