How to get
to Favignana

The hydrofoil is the most convenient choice for most travellers: it connects Trapani to Favignana in about 30-40 minutes and Marsala in around half an hour, with many crossings a day — up to about twenty in high season. It carries passengers and luggage only, not vehicles.

The ferry, run by Siremar and departing only from Trapani, is slower — about an hour — and less frequent, with just a few crossings a day. Its only advantage: it carries cars, scooters and motorbikes.

Our advice is simple: unless you have a particular need, take the hydrofoil and leave the car on the mainland. Favignana is small and flat, and bringing a car is almost always more of a burden than a benefit — we explain why further down.

By air. The nearest airport is Trapani-Birgi (Vincenzo Florio), about fifteen kilometres from the port: you get there in 15-25 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus, or by renting a car. Alternatively, Palermo airport (Falcone-Borsellino) is about an hour and a half to two hours away, with direct buses to Trapani.

By car. Trapani is connected by the A29 motorway to Palermo and Mazara del Vallo. Near the port you will find several car parks to leave the car for your whole stay; in summer some offer a shuttle service to the boarding points.

By train. Trapani station is a few minutes' walk from the departure quay, handy for those arriving from Palermo along the coast.