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Palermo to Naples Ferry: Daily GNV and Grimaldi
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Palermo to Naples by ferry there are two ferry companies: GNV, daily all year round, and Grimaldi, seasonally. They leave from the port of Palermo and arrive at the port of Naples.
Unlike the opposite direction, Grimaldi has some daytime sailings on this leg. Check the timetable if you prefer to travel in daylight.
With GNV, the crossing is overnight: you leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive the next morning.
Palermo to Naples ferry timetable
The timetable shows the departures for the date you choose. GNV runs daily all year round. Grimaldi runs seasonally, with several sailings a week and some daytime ones in this direction. For the opposite direction, see the Naples Palermo 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.
GNV and Grimaldi on the Palermo to Naples ferry
- GNV: a daily overnight line all year round. At the port of Palermo, the GNV ticket office is at Calata Puntone.
- Grimaldi Lines: a seasonal calendar, with some daytime sailings in this direction. Its Sicilian resident fare includes Naples–Palermo.
Palermo to Naples ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. With two ferry companies, compare:
- The accommodation: seat or cabin; if you travel by day you may not need a cabin.
- The vehicle, which is paid separately.
- The season.
Children and island resident fare
Grimaldi: children under three free and those from three to twelve at a reduced fare. GNV calculates the fare when you enter the age. Island residents: GNV and Grimaldi each have their own fare with conditions; it is not an ILF discount. Ask us.
Palermo to Naples ferry with a car
With GNV, the driver boards with the car alone and everyone else goes on foot; liquefied gas must be declared when boarding. With Grimaldi, check in at the latest two hours before departure with a vehicle, and maximum dimensions apply, bike racks included.
Palermo to Naples ferry with a dog
GNV has the "Four-legged Friends Cabin" (maximum two pets, limited availability). Grimaldi has its own pet accommodation and cabins with a specific service. More in ferry with a dog.
Ports of Palermo and Naples
Port of Palermo
Port of Nápoles
How to get to the port of Palermo
The port of Palermo is on Calata Marinai d'Italia; the GNV ticket office is on Calata Puntone. Palermo Centrale station is about two kilometres away, with buses 101, 102, 107 and 230.
Arriving in Naples
Naples is the city's port, close to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. We have not confirmed the terminal for each ferry company: check your boarding card.
Documents for the Palermo to Naples ferry
A route within Italy: an original, valid document for everyone.
I Love Ferry tips for the Palermo to Naples ferry
- If you prefer to travel by day, look at Grimaldi's daytime sailings.
- A cabin if it is an overnight sailing.
- Compare GNV and Grimaldi.
- Combine it with Naples Cagliari if you are going to Sardinia.
Alternatives to Palermo Naples
- Palermo Genoa ferry: longer.
- Palermo Livorno ferry: with Grimaldi.
- Palermo Cagliari ferry: to Sardinia.
- Naples Palermo ferry: the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Palermo to Naples ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Palermo to Naples?
GNV and Grimaldi.
Is there a ferry every day?
Yes with GNV, daily all year round.
Are there daytime sailings?
With Grimaldi there are some daytime sailings in this direction, depending on the season.
How long does the ferry from Palermo to Naples take?
With GNV it is an overnight crossing: you leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive the next morning.
Can I take a car?
Yes, following each ferry company's boarding rules.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with conditions: a pet cabin with GNV or a specific service with Grimaldi.
Is there an island resident fare?
Yes, with both ferry companies.
What document do I need?
An original, valid document.
Can I go from Palermo to Sardinia via Naples?
Yes, by combining it with Grimaldi's Naples Cagliari, making sure the two bookings line up.
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