There are 3 ways to get from Sicily to Lampedusa by train, ferry, bus, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Agrigento Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusaferry
8h 38m€94–166Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Centrale to Porto Empedoclebus
- Take the ferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusaferry
9h 14m€86–154Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Palermo to Agrigentobus
- Take the carferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusacarferry
15h 20m€131–224
Sicily to Lampedusa by bus, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Lampedusa is to bus and ferry which costs €85 - €160 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Lampedusa is to train and ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs €90 - €170.
The distance between Sicily and Lampedusa is 366 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Lampedusa without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Sicily to Lampedusa, including transfers.
There are 283+ hotels available in Lampedusa.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Lampedusa, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Sicily to Lampedusa. However, you can take the train to Agrigento Centrale, walk to Agrigento Piazzale Rosselli, take the bus to Porto Empedocle - Autostazione Porto, walk to Porto Empedocle, then take the ferry to Lampedusa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Lampedusa via Palermo Centrale, Porto Empedocle, and Porto Empedocle in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Agrigento Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39091 7041211
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineegallo.it
Bus from Palermo Centrale to Porto Empedocle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- autolineegallo.it
- Phone
- +39 091 616 15 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- cuffaro.info
Bus from Palermo to Agrigento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- cuffaro.info
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
- Phone
- +39.090.57.37
- [email protected]
- Website
- carontetourist.it
Car ferry from Porto Empedocle to Lampedusa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Schedules at
- carontetourist.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Travelling by boat in Italy
Read the travel guide