Palermo  to  Ustica  Ferry  Times

Latest update: 20 October 2023
The Palermo to Ustica ferry times detail the route from the capital of Sicily to one of the region's prettiest islands. Ustica is a favourite destination for divers and it can be reached in as little as an hour and a half with the Liberty Lines foot passenger hydrofoils. 

​As many as seven daily hydrofoil sailings are available during the summer while Siremar also operate a small number of ferries. 
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Route Details
From: ​Palermo

To: ​Ustica

Distance: ​66 km
Region: Sicily

Province: ​Metropolitan City of Palermo

Category: ​Regional
Journey Times, Vehicle Access and Seasonal Availability
Ferry

​Fastest journey time: 3 hours

Access: cars and foot passengers

Available: summer only

Frequency: one crossing per day
Hydrofoil

​Fastest journey time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Access: foot passengers only

Available: all year round

Frequency: up to 7 crossings daily
Single Ticket Prices
Siremar Ferry

Adults: €19.76
Children aged 4 to 11: €12.79
Children aged 3 years and under: €3.82
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil

Adults: €26.01
Children aged 4 to 14: €14.29
Children aged 3 years and under: free

Palermo  to  Ustica  Ferry  Tickets  and  Timetables

Timetables  for  Ferry  Crossings  From  ​Palermo  to  Ustica  

All times are subject to change. Please check the booking engine above for live timings and ticket purchasing. ​​​
07:00 Departs Palermo
08:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
Daily except for Tuesdays from 1 October
07:15 Departs Palermo
08:45 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
Daily except for Tuesdays until 30 September
08:30 Departs Palermo
11:30 Arrives Ustica
Siremar Ferry
3 hours
​​Daily until 30 September
09:00 Departs Palermo
10:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​Daily from 1 to 15 September
09:30 Departs Palermo
11:10 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​​​​Daily until 31 August
13:00 Departs Palermo
14:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​​Daily from 16 September to 31 October
14:00 Departs Palermo
15:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​Daily except for Tuesdays until 30 September
15:00 Departs Palermo
16:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​Daily from 1 November
15:30 Departs Palermo
17:00 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​​​​​Daily until 31 August
17:15 Departs Palermo
18:45 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​​​​​Daily until 31 October
19:00 Departs Palermo
20:30 Arrives Ustica
Liberty Lines Hydrofoil
1 hour 30 minutes​
​​​​​​​Daily until 31 August

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