Palermo – Lipari
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Palermo – Lipari
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
The Palermo to Lipari ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Palermo to Lipari takes approximately 3 hours 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The Palermo to Lipari ferry sails in approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Palermo to Lipari.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 5 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Palermo Lipari ferries typically depart at 13:30.
The fastest ferry from Palermo to Lipari is with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries in 3 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Palermo to Lipari usually cost around $224.64.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Palermo to Lipari.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Palermo to Lipari.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Lipari with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
Unfortunately, there are no car ferries available from Palermo to Lipari.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Palermo Lipari ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
Passengers travelling with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries can bring 1 piece of luggage at no extra cost, with a maximum weight of 10 kg and maximum dimensions of 60x40x20 cm. Please do not exceed this allowance otherwise you may be charged more.
The price of a ferry from Palermo to Lipari can vary between $109.30 and $428.59 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $217.75, with prices ranging from $53 and $429. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 May 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Lipari ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Palermo to Lipari.
Yes, a day trip from Palermo to Lipari by ferry is possible but requires careful planning. During the summer months, Liberty Lines operates high-speed hydrofoils that take around 3 to 4 hours each way. While this makes a round trip in one day technically feasible, your time on Lipari would be limited to just a few hours. It’s more comfortable as an overnight trip, but if you're set on a single day, early departures and late returns are key. Please check the seasonal timetable in advance.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Lipari is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Palermo - Lipari Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sicily | |
| Destination Country | Aeolian Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $218 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Distance | 98 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 May 2025.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
Lipari is an Italian island and the largest of the Aeolian Islands, which is a volcanic archipelago located off the coast of Sicily. The island's largest town is also called Lipari, which is also the largest town in the archipelago, and is full of life with its harbour, historic castle-citadel and charming streets just waiting to be explored. Just like the other islands in the archipelago, Lipari has volcanic origins although the last eruption that occurred on the island was around 1,400 years ago, although there are some thermal springs and fumaroles on the island. Because of the fast ferry connections to and from Sicily and to the other Aeolian Islands, it is a great base from which to explore the other islands in the archipelago.
Lipari town is a great place to wander around and has some fine town houses to see that sit alongside more humble houses that tend to have balconies with full of flowers, washing and onions and peppers! There are Greek tombs located in parkland but the most impressive site in the town is the castle which is located on a headland and is the heart of the town that was once located on the site.
