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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
£41
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Capua to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Capua to Palermo will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Capua for Palermo every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 04 Aug the direct ferries cover the 340 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.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Capua to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 183 nautical miles (340 km)
Most popular Ferry | Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price | £58 Average Price |
11h 50m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
The table below shows live departures for Capua to Palermo ferries for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:30 Capua | 8h30 | 6:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Capua to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 183 nautical miles (340 km) distance in 8h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Capua to Palermo are available to foot passengers.



Distance 183 nautical miles (340 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 0:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
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.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
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 Capua 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 Capua to Palermo ferries use the Port of Naples to Port of Palermo port pair. Use this guide to compare Capua 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.
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