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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
19 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
793 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 ferries that leave San Teodoro (Genova) 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 Tue 04 Aug the direct ferries cover the 793 km distance in an average of 20 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h 45 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.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 428 nautical miles (793 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £109 Average Price | £67 Average Price |
21h 19m Average total duration 20h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 20h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 19m Average total duration 24h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 19:45 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 20h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 20h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 21:59 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 21h01 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:59 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 21h01 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 19h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
The table below shows live departures for San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:45 San Teodoro (Genova) | 20h15 | 16:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:45 San Teodoro (Genova) | 19h45 | 16:30 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £35 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:07, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 428 nautical miles (793 km) distance in 19h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo are available to foot passengers.

Distance 428 nautical miles (793 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 5:07 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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