The cheapest and fastest ferries from La Goulette to Palermo
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from La Goulette to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Goulette to Palermo will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 ferries that leave La Goulette for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 306 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest ferries will take 12 h 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.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for La Goulette to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from La Goulette to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £222.
Distance: 165 nautical miles (306 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£73 Average Price Cheapest | £423 Average Price |
13h 57m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration Fastest 12h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
La Goulette to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 14h31 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
La Goulette to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for La Goulette to Palermo ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPLENDID | 22:59 Port of Tunis | 14h31 | 13:30 Port of Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from La Goulette to Palermo
Ferries from La Goulette to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 165 nautical miles (306 km) distance in 11h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from La Goulette to Palermo are available to foot passengers.


Distance 165 nautical miles (306 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 11h 0m |
First ferry 02:30 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV, Grimaldi from La Goulette to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between La Goulette to Palermo with GNV, Grimaldi for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Grimaldi
FAQs: La Goulette to Palermo ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Goulette 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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Tunis, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Palermo, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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