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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lucca to Palermo
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
20 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lucca to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Palermo will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Lucca 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 Fri 19 Jun the direct ferries cover the 680 km distance in an average of 20 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 20 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.
16:3020h30Lucca13:00Palermo£371One-way0 changes- 17:3020h30Lucca14:00Palermo£421One-way0 changes
- 17:3020h30Lucca14:00Palermo£421One-way0 changes
- 16:3020h30Lucca13:00Palermo£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Lucca to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 367 nautical miles (680 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £51 Average Price |
21h 6m Average total duration 20h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration Fastest 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 52m Average total duration 26h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Lucca to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 20h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 20h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Lucca to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Palermo ferries for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 Lucca | 20h30 | 13:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 Lucca | 20h30 | 14:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lucca to Palermo
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Ferries from Lucca to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 6m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:52, the last at 20:00. The fastest ferry covers the 367 nautical miles (680 km) distance in 19h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 367 nautical miles (680 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 0:52 |
Last ferry 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Lucca to Palermo ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca 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.
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