The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lucca to Palermo
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
19 h 30 m
Average duration
19 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Lucca 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 Tue 23 Dec the direct ferries cover the 680 km distance in an average of 19 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 19 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Lucca to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 367 nautical miles (680 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price | £96 Average Price | £79 Average Price |
20h 50m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 30m Average total duration 18h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 52m Average total duration 25h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lucca to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lucca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:30 Lucca | 19h30 | 12:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lucca to Palermo
Ferries from Lucca to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:52, the last at 19:30. 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 19h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 00:52 |
Last ferry 19:30 |
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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