The cheapest and fastest ferries from Palermo to Lucca
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
20 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Palermo to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Lucca will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Palermo for Lucca every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 16 Mar 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Palermo to Lucca
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 367 nautical miles (680 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price | £106 Average Price | £84 Average Price |
21h 0m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 34m Average total duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Palermo to Lucca Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 20h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Palermo to Lucca ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Lucca ferries for today, Saturday 14 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GL87 | 18:30 Port of Palermo | 20h30 | 15:00 Livorno (Terminal Grimaldi) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Palermo to Lucca
Ferries from Palermo to Lucca run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 18:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest ferry covers the 367 nautical miles (680 km) distance in 19h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week.

Distance 367 nautical miles (680 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 18:30 |
Last ferry 18:30 |
Ferry operators: Grimaldi from Palermo to LuccaYou can travel by ferry between Palermo to Lucca with Grimaldi for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Grimaldi
FAQs: Palermo to Lucca ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Lucca 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 Lucca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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