Travel from the Tuscan coast to Sicily on a Livorno to Palermo ferry. Sail in the evening and arrive the following afternoon, with the option to take your vehicle.
These operators currently offer bookings from Livorno to Palermo. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.
Grimaldi Lines
Schedules and check-in by operator
Grimaldi Lines
Sailing schedule
28 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Sailing schedule, 28 Sep 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Mon, Wed
18:30
14:00(+1 day)
Fri
18:30
15:00(+1 day)
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
Check-in
Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in required 1 hour before departure
Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in required 2 hours before departure
Good to know
Timetable and crossing time
From 28 September to 31 December 2026: Monday and Wednesday 18:30–14:00 next day, 19 hours 30 minutes; Friday 18:30–15:00 next day, 20 hours 30 minutes. All times are local. Check the specific date for current availability and changes.
Trip price
For a Palermo fare, include every passenger, your vehicle and preferred accommodation. Compare the total and amendment conditions before payment. Plan transport to the Livorno terminal separately.
Cars, motorcycles and campers
Enter the category and dimensions including roof luggage and any trailer. Set aside essentials for the night and following day before boarding, as the garage is not accessible during the crossing.
Cabins and onboard rest
For the Sicily crossing, check available cabins and seats. Match bed capacity and facilities to your party. Accommodation is confirmed for the specific departure; follow announcements about vacating it before arrival.
Pets
Add your pet to the Palermo booking. To stay together in a cabin, select a cabin and Pet in Cabin, subject to availability. Check required documents and travel conditions before boarding.
Fast check-in and reporting
For 18:30, report no later than 16:30 with a vehicle or 17:30 without one. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly to staff in the boarding area. For Darsena Toscana Est, follow your ticket and port signs; do not plan to walk or cycle along the access road to this area.
About the Livorno to Palermo ferry route
The crossing includes a night and part of the following day on board. Pack essentials separately and choose accommodation for your party size. If arriving in Livorno by train, arrange the final transfer to the terminal in advance.
19 hours 30 minutes on Monday and Wednesday; 20 hours 30 minutes on Friday under the timetable from 28 September to 31 December 2026.
The next day: at 14:00 after Monday or Wednesday departures, at 15:00 after Friday. Allow time to disembark in Palermo.
For 18:30, report no later than 16:30 with a vehicle or 17:30 without one. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly to staff in the boarding area. For Darsena Toscana Est, follow your ticket and port signs; do not plan to walk or cycle along the access road to this area.
Yes. Add them to your Livorno to Palermo search and check vehicle dimensions, bed capacity and availability for the date.
No. Livorno and Palermo use Italian local time. Arrival is on the following calendar date.