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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Milan to Palermo
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
20 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Milan to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Palermo will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Milan 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 Wed, 05 Nov the direct ferries cover the 887 km distance in an average of 20 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 20 h 15 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Milan to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 478 nautical miles (887 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £125 Average Price | £115 Average Price |
21h 27m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 35m Average total duration 20h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Milan to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GNV | Departure Time 23:30 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 20h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 20h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 20h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 21:45 | Duration 21h46 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator GNV | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Milan to Palermo ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 Milan | 18h30 | 15:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:45 Milan | 19h30 | 16:15 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
| 16:00 Milan | 24h00 | 16:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:30 Milan | 19h30 | 15:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Milan to Palermo
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Distance 478 nautical miles (887 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 18h 15m |
First ferry 00:03 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV from Milan to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Milan to Palermo with GNV for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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