Lampedusa – Porto Empedocle
Ferries to Sicily
Lampedusa – Porto Empedocle
Ferries to Sicily
The Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar.Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferries take around 9 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between €117.23 and €586.46, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle.
The first Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry typically departs from Lampedusa at around 07:30. The last ferry usually departs at 11:15.
The Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry trip can take around 9 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar. Timetables can change from season to season.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. Siremar provide 6 sailings weekly.
Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry prices typically range between 117€* and 586€*. The average price is typically 243€*. The cheapest Lampedusa Porto Empedocle ferry prices start from 117€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 234€*. The average price for a car is 622€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 May 2025.
The distance between Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle is approximately 136.2 miles (219.2km) or 118.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Siremar ferries allow cars on board ferries between Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries & Siremar ferries between Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Lampedusa - Porto Empedocle Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Siremar | |
| Average Price | 76 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 10:45 | |
| Distance | 118 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian island of Lampedusa lies in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands. The island is also the southernmost part of Italy and is roughly 115 km from the Tunisian coast, 175 km from Sicily and 175 km from Malta. Apart from tourism, the island's main industry is agriculture and fishing. Over the centuries the island has been inhabited by many different nationalities including the Romans, the Arabs and the Greeks. All of these influences are reflected in the island's architecture and culture which still retain the influences of these different residents over the centuries.
For tourists, the island is relatively quiet and is the perfect destination for a more relaxing vacation. Many visitors are drawn to the island to take in its natural beauty, to visit its lovely beaches and to relax in the sun and swim in the crystal clear, warm, waters.
A ferry service links the island with Porto Empedocle, near Agrigento, Sicily.
The Italian town and port of Porto Empedocle lies on the Strait of Sicily, on the island of Sicily. A popular attraction in the town is the 15th century tower that was built by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to protect the town's stock of harvested grain. The tower was later converted to a prison and is now a popular cultural centre. The historic town centre is characterised by narrow winding streets and contains a number of attractions including the cathedral. Outside of the city, the Valley of the Temples and its adjoining museum, are a popular attraction. In terms of commerce and industry, modern day Porto Empedocle is known for its fishing, ironworking, pharmaceuticals and rock salt refining.
Agrigento, the town served by the port, is also a major tourist centre due to its rich archaeological legacy and is also an agricultural centre for the surrounding region. Sulphur and potash have been mined locally since Minoan times up until the 1970s, and were exported around the world from the nearby harbour of Porto Empedocle.
Ferry services from the town's port depart to Lampedusa and Linosa.
