Ferries from
Sicily to Rome
Ferries from
Sicily to Rome
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Palermo Termini Imerese to Civitavecchia and Palermo to Civitavecchia are popular ferry trips from Sicily to Rome. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Sicily to Rome sail approximately 5 times per week and are available with Grandi Navi Veloci.
The ferry from Sicily to Rome takes between 1 hour 40 minutes and 20 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
Yes, ferries from Sicily to Rome operate all year-round, with more sailings during the summer and slightly reduced schedules in the winter.
The fastest ferry from Sicily to Rome is on the Palermo to Civitavecchia ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from Sicily to Rome with Grandi Navi Veloci.
There are approximately 289 miles (465km) and 251 nautical miles between Sicily and Rome.
The price of a ferry from Sicily to Rome can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Palermo Termini Imerese to Civitavecchia ferry ferry sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 13 hours 45 minutes.
The Palermo to Civitavecchia ferry sails around 1 times per week with an average crossing time of 14 hours.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Unfortunately, a day trip from Sicily to Rome by ferry is not feasible due to the long sailing time. We therefore suggest that you book overnight accommodation in Rome to make your trip worthwhile.
Ferries from Sicily to Rome provide comfortable amenities including restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, toilets, lounges and Wi-Fi.
You do not need a passport to travel from Sicily to Rome, as both are within Italy and the Schengen Zone. For Italian citizens and EU residents, only a valid ID card is required for domestic flights, trains, or ferries. Non-EU visitors, such as US citizens, will need their passport to enter Italy, but once inside the country, traveling between Sicily and Rome is considered domestic travel, so no additional border checks apply. Whether you fly, take the train, or travel by ferry, moving between Sicily and mainland Italy does not require a passport at each step.
Book and compare Sicily Rome ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From PalermoSicily |
To CivitavecchiaRome |
Average price$203.26 | |
From Palermo Termini ImereseSicily |
To CivitavecchiaRome |
Average price$166.43 |
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Sicily can be found to the south of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, separated from the mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina. Situated at the meeting point between East and West, Africa and Europe, Sicily is truly at the crossroads of Mediterranean culture and offers much to see, to taste, and to do. With a varied landscape of glistening seas and restless mountains, the scenery creates a dramatic and lasting impression on those who visit. With a host of natural wonders and long warm seasons, Sicily is an attractive year round destination for explorers and vacationers alike. Sicily is a hub for ferry connections with ferry services operated by some of Europe’s biggest ferry companies travelling to and from most of the surrounding islands, ports on the mainland, Malta and North Africa via Tunisia.
