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Livorno to Palermo Ferry: Grimaldi's Line from Tuscany to the Island
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Livorno to Palermo by ferry, the ferry company is Grimaldi Lines: a direct line that leaves Livorno in the afternoon, a few days a week, and arrives in Palermo on the afternoon of the following day.
Grimaldi publishes this line with a calendar by periods: the day of departure decides the trip. Check the timetable before organising anything.
If you are leaving from Tuscany or central Italy, it is the alternative to going down to Genoa or Civitavecchia.
Livorno Palermo ferry timetable
In the timetable you can see the departures for the date you chose. Grimaldi publishes them by periods and, in the current calendar, they leave a few days a week, in the afternoon, arriving in Palermo on the afternoon of the following day. If your date has no ship, this ferry company has no other option that day. For the return, see the Palermo Livorno ferry.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Grimaldi Lines on the Livorno Palermo ferry
The line is run only by Grimaldi Lines. GNV does not sail from Livorno to the island in our data. Grimaldi has Livorno–Palermo, Salerno–Palermo, Naples–Palermo and Cagliari–Palermo on the island, and on all of them it applies its Sicilian resident fare.
Livorno Palermo ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. On a crossing of a whole day, these factors have an influence:
- The accommodation: deck, seat or cabin.
- The vehicle, which is paid separately and has maximum measurements.
- The day: as there are few departures, bank-holiday weekends fill up sooner.
Children and the island resident fare
Children under three travel free and those from three to twelve get a reduced fare on the passenger ticket. There are discounts for young people and for over-sixties.
Grimaldi's Sicilian resident fare includes spouse, children and those travelling on the same ticket, but not fixed charges or on-board services (meals, wifi, pet in cabin). It belongs to the ferry company: ask us how to book it.
Livorno Palermo ferry with a car
Grimaldi accepts cars (up to 1.90 m high and, depending on category, up to 4 m or between 4 and 5 m long), motorhomes, motorbikes and bicycles; the measurements include bike racks and roof boxes. Check-in: at the latest two hours before with a vehicle and one hour without. Only one vehicle per passenger is accepted.
Livorno Palermo ferry with a dog
You must add the pet to the ticket. Grimaldi has its own accommodation for dogs and cats and a cabin with a “pet in cabin” service, for up to three pets. More at ferry with a dog.
Ports of Livorno and Palermo
Port of Livorno
Port of Palermo
How to get to the port of Livorno
Livorno is on the Tuscan coast, next to Pisa and with direct motorway access. Arrive with the margin Grimaldi asks for: at the latest two hours before with a car. The departure is in the afternoon, so you can make the journey to the port in the morning.
Arriving in Palermo
The port of Palermo is next to the city centre. Arrival is in the afternoon of the following day, so plan your accommodation and car collection with that in mind.
Documents for the Livorno Palermo ferry
A route within Italy: original, valid document for everyone, children and babies too. The names and registration number on the ticket must match the real ones.
I Love Ferry tips for the Livorno Palermo ferry
- Check the day first. With few weekly departures, the day you leave decides the trip.
- Cabin. It is a crossing of a whole day and you arrive in the afternoon.
- Compare with Naples if you can go further south: it has more departures.
- Island residents: ask us about the fare.
Alternatives to Livorno Palermo
- Genoa Palermo ferry: with GNV, almost daily.
- Naples Palermo ferry: shorter and with more departures.
- Civitavecchia Termini Imerese ferry: from the port of Rome.
- Palermo Livorno ferry: the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Livorno Palermo ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Livorno to Palermo?
Grimaldi Lines.
How many departures are there?
A few a week, always in the afternoon, according to Grimaldi's current calendar. Check your date in the timetable.
How long does the ferry from Livorno to Palermo take?
A little over a day: it leaves in the afternoon and arrives in Palermo on the afternoon of the following day.
Can I take a car?
Yes. Grimaldi asks you to arrive at the latest two hours before with a vehicle.
Is there an island resident fare?
Yes, Grimaldi's Sicilian resident fare, with conditions and exclusions.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, by adding it to the booking. There is its own accommodation and a cabin with a specific service.
What document do I need?
An original, valid identity document for everyone, including children.
Is there a ferry from Livorno to Termini Imerese?
No: Grimaldi arrives in Palermo. From there, Termini Imerese is about thirty minutes away.
What do I do if there is no ship on my day?
Try Naples Palermo, Genoa Palermo or change the date.
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