The cheapest and fastest ferries from Carthage to Palermo
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Carthage to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carthage to Palermo will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Carthage for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 18 Dec the direct ferries cover the 301 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h .
The slowest ferries will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Carthage to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Carthage to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 14h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £226.
Distance: 162 nautical miles (301 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £410 Average Price |
15h 42m Average total duration Fastest 14h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 18h 30m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Carthage to Palermo Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 13h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Carthage to Palermo ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Carthage to Palermo ferries for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:59 Carthage | 13h46 | 12:45 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Carthage to Palermo
Ferries from Carthage to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 42m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 162 nautical miles (301 km) distance in 11h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Carthage to Palermo are available to foot passengers.

Distance 162 nautical miles (301 km) |
Average sailing duration 14h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 11h 0m |
First ferry 02:30 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: GNV from Carthage to PalermoYou can travel by ferry between Carthage to Palermo with GNV for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Carthage to Palermo ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carthage to Palermo by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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