Italian Ferry Routes, Mediterranean Islands & Lakes
Italy combines high-speed hydrofoils and overnight cruise-ferries to Sicily, Sardinia, and the Gulf of Naples (Capri, Ischia) with Adriatic gateways to Greece and Albania, plus historic car ferry operations across northern subalpine lakes including Lake Como and Lake Garda.
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Italy Ferry Routes Map
Interactive sea routes, island lifelines, and river/lake car ferries across Italy.
Major International Sea Passages
Cross-border high-capacity passenger, vehicle, and freight highways
Ancona โ Split
Port of Ancona Ferry Terminal to Split City Port
The main overnight ferry across the Adriatic between Italy and Croatia, linking Ancona with Split. You wake up beside Diocletianโs Palace, ready for Dalmatian island ferries to Hvar, Braฤ and Vis.
Livorno โ Bastia (Corsica)
Livorno Ferry Terminal (Porto Mediceo / Darsena Toscana) to Port of Bastia
The shortest ferry from mainland Italy to Corsica, crossing from Tuscanyโs port city of Livorno to Bastia on Corsicaโs north-east coast, the gateway to Cap Corse.
Civitavecchia (Rome) โ Barcelona
Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Barcelona Ferry Terminals
Grimaldiโs cruise-ferry across the western Mediterranean between Romeโs port and Barcelona. It is a relaxed, flight-free way to travel between Italy and Spain with a car, bike or pet.
Ancona โ Zadar
Port of Ancona to Zadar Gaลพenica Ferry Port
Jadrolinijaโs seasonal high-speed line 51 links Ancona with Zadarโs Gaลพenica port in about four hours, the quickest sea crossing from central Italy to northern Dalmatia. It runs only on selected summer dates.
Bari โ Dubrovnik
Port of Bari (Stazione Marittima) to Dubrovnik Port (Gruลพ)
Jadrolinijaโs line 54 is the car ferry between Puglia and Dubrovnik, with day sailings and overnight crossings depending on the date. It is the most direct way to bring a car from southern Italy to the Dubrovnik coast.
Bari โ Split
Port of Bari (Stazione Marittima) to Port of Split (Gat sv. Duje)
Jadrolinijaโs line 56 links Bari with Split, giving travellers from southern Italy a direct car ferry to central Dalmatia instead of going via Ancona. It sails on a seasonal timetable from spring to autumn.
Trieste โ Rovinj
Trieste Molo IV to Rovinj Harbour
In summer Liberty Lines runs a fast ship from Triesteโs Molo IV down the Istrian coast to Rovinj, under a regional public-service contract. On Mondays and Fridays the boat continues to Mali Loลกinj.
Trieste โ Poreฤ
Trieste Molo IV to Poreฤ Harbour
Liberty Linesโ summer fast ship calls at Poreฤ three days a week on its TriesteโIstria circuit. On Wednesdays the timetable allows a same-day return to Trieste.
Trieste โ Piran
Trieste Molo IV to Piran Harbour
A summer fast ship across the Gulf of Trieste links Trieste with Piran on the Slovenian coast, the first stop on most of Liberty Linesโ Istrian sailings. Bicycles can be carried.
Trieste โ Mali Loลกinj
Trieste Molo IV to Mali Loลกinj Harbour
Twice a week in summer, Liberty Linesโ Trieste fast ship continues beyond Rovinj to Mali Loลกinj, the only direct sea link from Italy to the Loลกinj archipelago.
Bari โ Durrรซs
Port of Bari (Stazione Marittima) to Port of Durrรซs Passenger Terminal
The busiest ferry route between Italy and Albania, with several operators sailing overnight from Bari to Durrรซs, Albaniaโs main port 37 km from Tirana. In July and August Adria Ferries adds daytime crossings to its evening departures.
Ancona โ Durrรซs
Port of Ancona to Port of Durrรซs Passenger Terminal
Adria Ferriesโ AnconaโDurrรซs route is the long way across the Adriatic, useful for drivers from northern and central Italy who want to skip the drive to Bari. Allow about 16 hours overnight.
Santa Teresa Gallura โ Bonifacio
Port of Santa Teresa Gallura to Port of Bonifacio
The shortest sea link between Sardinia and Corsica, crossing the Strait of Bonifacio in 50 minutes. With several sailings a day it works as a day trip from Gallura to Bonifacioโs clifftop old town.
Genoa โ Bastia
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Port of Bastia
Mobyโs summer day ferry from Genoa to Bastia, the direct option from Liguria and north-west Italy to Corsicaโs Cap Corse and its northern beaches.
Pozzallo โ Valletta
Port of Pozzallo to Valletta Grand Harbour (Virtu Ferries terminal)
The only passenger ferry between Sicily and Malta: Virtu Ferriesโ high-speed catamarans cross from Pozzallo on Sicilyโs south coast to Vallettaโs Grand Harbour in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Genoa โ Barcelona
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Port of Barcelona Ferry Terminals
GNVโs cruise-ferry from Genoa to Barcelona, a way to drive between northern Italy and Catalonia without crossing southern France. Many sailings continue to Morocco.
Genoa โ Tunis
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
GNVโs direct year-round ferry from Genoa to Tunis, taking just under 24 hours: the main sea link between northern Italy and Tunisia for travellers with a car.
Civitavecchia โ Tunis
Port of Civitavecchia to Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
The ferry from Romeโs port of Civitavecchia to Tunis La Goulette. Grimaldi runs a weekly overnight-and-morning crossing and GNV a longer service calling at Palermo.
Palermo โ Tunis
Port of Palermo to Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
The shortest ferry crossing from Italy to Tunisia, from Palermo to Tunis La Goulette in about 11โ12 hours. GNV sails mostly in the evening and Grimaldi adds two sailings a week.
Salerno โ Tunis
Port of Salerno to Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
Grimaldi Linesโ twice-weekly ferry from Salerno to Tunis La Goulette, the Tunisia option for southern Italy and the Naples area. Its departure times match Grimaldiโs SalernoโPalermo sailings.
Savona โ Lโรle-Rousse (Corsica)
Savona ferry terminal (Corsica Ferries) to Lโรle-Rousse ferry port
Corsica Ferriesโ Italian route to the Balagne, from Savona on the Ligurian Riviera to Lโรle-Rousse in north-west Corsica. Day sailings take about six hours.
Genoa โ Ajaccio (Corsica)
Port of Genoa ferry terminal to Ajaccio ferry terminal (Gare Maritime)
Mobyโs crossing from Genoa to Ajaccio, Corsicaโs capital, about nine hours and mostly overnight, for drivers coming from northern Italy and Switzerland.
Porto Torres (Sardinia) โ Ajaccio (Corsica)
Porto Torres ferry port to Ajaccio ferry terminal (Gare Maritime)
A daytime Corsica Ferries crossing between the two islands, from Porto Torres in north-west Sardinia to Ajaccio on Corsicaโs west coast, in about four to four and three-quarter hours.
Porto Torres (Sardinia) โ Porto-Vecchio (Corsica)
Porto Torres ferry port to Porto-Vecchio ferry port
A weekly daytime Corsica Ferries sailing from Porto Torres in north-west Sardinia to Porto-Vecchio in south-east Corsica, through the Strait of Bonifacio, in about four and three-quarter hours.
Island & Coastal Lifeline Crossings
Offshore archipelago connections and scenic coastal routes
Villa San Giovanni โ Messina
Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) to Porto di Messina (Sicily)
The legendary maritime crossing between the Italian mainland and the island of Sicily over Homerโs Scylla and Charybdis. Even entire Trenitalia passenger trains are rolled into the hold of the ferry.
Naples โ Capri
Molo Beverello / Calata Porta di Massa to Marina Grande, Capri
From Naples to the island of Capri across the Gulf of Naples. Fast boats leave from Molo Beverello in the city centre and slower ferries from Calata Porta di Massa. Plan for early-morning crowds in summer.
Sorrento โ Capri
Marina Piccola, Sorrento to Marina Grande, Capri
The quickest way to Capri: fast boats from Sorrentoโs Marina Piccola reach Marina Grande in around 20โ25 minutes. It is ideal if you are staying on the Sorrento Peninsula or the Amalfi Coast.
Civitavecchia (Rome) โ Olbia (Sardinia)
Port of Civitavecchia to Olbia Isola Bianca Port
The ferry from Romeโs port to north-east Sardinia, landing in Olbia for the Costa Smeralda, San Teodoro and La Maddalena. Bringing a car is popular because Sardiniaโs beaches are spread out.
Piombino โ Portoferraio (Elba)
Piombino Marittima to Portoferraio Ferry Terminal
The main ferry to Elba, the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago and Napoleonโs place of exile. Crossings from Piombino take about an hour, with frequent departures from three operators.
Milazzo โ Lipari (Aeolian Islands)
Port of Milazzo to Lipari Marina Corta / Sottomonastero
The gateway to the volcanic Aeolian Islands: hydrofoils from Milazzo reach Lipari in about an hour and continue to Vulcano, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli.
Trapani โ Favignana (Egadi Islands)
Trapani Hydrofoil Terminal to Favignana Port
A half-hour hydrofoil from Trapani in western Sicily to Favignana, the butterfly-shaped island known for Cala Rossaโs clear water. Most visitors explore by bike once there.
Naples โ Palermo (Sicily)
Naples Stazione Marittima / Calata Porta di Massa to Port of Palermo
The classic overnight ferry from Naples to Palermo. Sail out past Vesuvius in the evening and wake up in the Sicilian capital, saving both a nightโs hotel and a long drive down to the Strait of Messina.
Genoa โ Palermo (Sicily)
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Port of Palermo
The long sea route from northern Italy to Sicily, replacing a 1,500 km drive down the peninsula. It is popular with families driving from northern Italy, Switzerland and beyond.
Civitavecchia โ Palermo
Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermo
GNVโs direct ferry from Romeโs port of Civitavecchia to Palermo, the most practical way to bring a car to western Sicily from central Italy without driving the length of the peninsula.
Livorno โ Palermo
Port of Livorno to Port of Palermo
Grimaldi Linesโ evening sailing from Livorno to Palermo, a direct sea link from Tuscany and northern Italy to western Sicily that arrives the following afternoon.
Salerno โ Palermo
Port of Salerno to Port of Palermo
A twice-weekly Grimaldi Lines ferry from Salerno to Palermo, useful for Amalfi Coast and southern Campania travellers heading to Sicily with a car. Grimaldiโs SalernoโTunis sailings leave at the same times.
Salerno โ Messina
Port of Salerno to Port of Messina
Cartourโs daily ro-pax ferry between Salerno and Messina lets drivers skip the long A2 motorway through Calabria and land in north-east Sicily, close to Taormina and Etna.
Genoa โ Olbia
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Olbia Isola Bianca
The seasonal ferry from Genoa to Olbia, the quickest way from northern Italy to the Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena. Moby and GNV both run it in summer, mostly overnight.
Genoa โ Porto Torres
Genoa Ferry Terminal (Terminal Traghetti) to Porto Torres Passenger Port
The ferry from Genoa to Porto Torres in north-west Sardinia, the gateway for Stintino and La Pelosa beach, the Asinara National Park and Alghero. Tirrenia runs it year-round and GNV adds summer sailings.
Livorno โ Olbia
Port of Livorno to Olbia Isola Bianca
The busiest TuscanyโSardinia crossing, with day sailings that arrive in Olbia by early evening and overnight sailings that arrive at breakfast time. It is one of the shortest ways to reach north-east Sardinia by car.
Civitavecchia โ Porto Torres
Port of Civitavecchia to Porto Torres Passenger Port
Grimaldi Linesโ overnight crossing from Civitavecchia to Porto Torres on its flagships Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona, which also sail Porto TorresโBarcelona, linking Rome, Sardinia and Spain.
Civitavecchia โ Arbatax
Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Arbatax
A twice-weekly public-service ferry from Civitavecchia to Arbatax on Sardiniaโs east coast, the only direct sea link to the Ogliastra region and the Gulf of Orosei coast.
Civitavecchia โ Cagliari
Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Cagliari
Grimaldi Linesโ overnight ferry from Civitavecchia to Cagliari, Sardiniaโs capital. It is the direct option from Rome to southern Sardinia, arriving mid-morning.
Naples โ Cagliari
Naples Stazione Marittima / Calata Porta di Massa to Port of Cagliari
The only direct ferry between Naples and Cagliari: Grimaldi Lines leaves Naples in the evening and reaches southern Sardinia the next morning.
Palau โ La Maddalena
Port of Palau to Port of La Maddalena
The short car ferry from Palau to La Maddalena, the main island of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, and the starting point for boat trips to Caprera and Budelli.
Piombino โ Rio Marina
Piombino Marittima to Port of Rio Marina (Elba)
Toremarโs car ferry from Piombino to Rio Marina on Elbaโs east coast, an alternative to the busy Portoferraio route for Rio, Cavo and Porto Azzurro.
Piombino โ Cavo
Piombino Marittima to Port of Cavo (Elba)
The fastest crossing to Elba: a passenger-only hydrofoil from Piombino to the small harbour of Cavo in the islandโs north-east, taking about 20 minutes.
Porto Santo Stefano โ Isola del Giglio
Porto Santo Stefano Ferry Quay to Giglio Porto
The one-hour ferry from Monte Argentario to Isola del Giglio, a granite island in the southern Tuscan Archipelago known for Campese beach and the hilltop village of Giglio Castello.
Livorno โ Capraia
Port of Livorno to Port of Capraia Isola
Toremarโs ferry from Livorno to Capraia, a volcanic island in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park with one village, walking trails and clear water for diving.
Naples โ Ischia
Molo Beverello / Calata Porta di Massa to Ischia Porto / Casamicciola
The main link from Naples to Ischia, the largest island in the Gulf of Naples and known for its thermal spas. Hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverello and car ferries from Calata Porta di Massa.
Naples โ Procida
Molo Beverello / Calata Porta di Massa to Procida Marina Grande
The crossing from Naples to Procida, the smallest and least developed of the three Gulf of Naples islands, with the pastel fishing harbour of Corricella. Hydrofoils take about 40 minutes and car ferries about an hour.
Pozzuoli โ Ischia
Port of Pozzuoli to Ischia Porto / Casamicciola
The shortest car-ferry route to Ischia, from Pozzuoli on the western edge of Naples. It avoids the city-centre port and is popular with drivers coming off the Naples ring road.
Pozzuoli โ Procida
Port of Pozzuoli to Procida Marina Grande
The quickest way to Procida from the mainland: a 20โ30 minute hop across the Gulf of Pozzuoli from the Phlegraean Fields.
Procida โ Ischia
Procida Marina Grande to Ischia Porto / Casamicciola
The short hop between Procida and Ischia, used by island-hoppers pairing Procidaโs fishing villages with Ischiaโs spas and beaches.
Salerno โ Amalfi
Salerno Piazza Concordia / Molo Manfredi to Amalfi Ferry Pier
The boat from Salerno to Amalfi avoids the Amalfi Coast road and its traffic. Travelmarโs 35-minute service leaves from Piazza Concordia, next to Salerno railway station.
Salerno โ Positano
Salerno Piazza Concordia / Molo Manfredi to Positano Ferry Pier
Travelmarโs ferry along the length of the Amalfi Coast from Salerno to Positano, a scenic 70-minute alternative to the winding SS163 coast road.
Amalfi โ Positano
Amalfi Ferry Pier to Positano Ferry Pier
A 25-minute boat between the Amalfi Coastโs two best-known towns, often quicker than the bus on the narrow coast road in summer.
Milazzo โ Vulcano
Port of Milazzo to Vulcano Porto Levante
The first stop from Milazzo in the Aeolian Islands, Vulcano is known for its sulphur mud baths and the short hike up the Gran Cratere. Siremar car ferries call here on every Aeolian run.
Milazzo โ Salina
Port of Milazzo to Salina Santa Marina / Rinella
Siremarโs ferry from Milazzo to Salina, the greenest Aeolian island and known for capers and Malvasia wine. Boats call at Vulcano and Lipari on the way.
Milazzo โ Panarea
Port of Milazzo to Panarea San Pietro
The ferry from Milazzo to Panarea, the smallest and most exclusive Aeolian island, on Siremarโs eastern line to Stromboli. The ship calls at Vulcano, Lipari and Salina first.
Milazzo โ Stromboli
Port of Milazzo to Stromboli Scari
Siremarโs daily Aeolian ferry from Milazzo all the way to Stromboli, the island with a constantly active volcano. The slow ferry calls at five other stops on the way.
Milazzo โ Filicudi
Port of Milazzo to Filicudi Porto
The western Aeolian ferry from Milazzo to Filicudi, a quiet island with a few hundred residents and no nightlife. Boats call at Vulcano, Lipari and Salina before continuing to Alicudi.
Milazzo โ Alicudi
Port of Milazzo to Alicudi Porto
The long ferry run from Milazzo to Alicudi, the westernmost and most remote Aeolian island, at the end of Siremarโs western line via Vulcano, Lipari, Salina and Filicudi.
Naples โ Stromboli
Naples Stazione Marittima / Molo Beverello to Stromboli Scari
The direct sea route from Naples to Stromboli, which is the first Aeolian stop coming from the north. You can take Siremarโs overnight ferry and wake up under the volcano, or SNAVโs fast afternoon boat.
Naples โ Lipari
Naples Stazione Marittima / Molo Beverello to Lipari Marina Lunga / Sottomonastero
Naples to Lipari, the main town and transport hub of the Aeolian Islands. SNAVโs summer fast craft does it in an afternoon, while Siremarโs overnight car ferry takes the long way round via Stromboli.
Palermo โ Ustica
Port of Palermo to Ustica Cala Santa Maria
Siremarโs ferry from Palermo to Ustica, a small volcanic island surrounded by Italyโs first marine reserve. It is a popular diving and snorkelling destination.
Trapani โ Levanzo
Port of Trapani to Levanzo Cala Dogana
Siremarโs ferry from Trapani to Levanzo, the smallest of the three Egadi islands, with a single village and the Grotta del Genovese cave paintings.
Trapani โ Marettimo
Port of Trapani to Marettimo Scalo Nuovo
The ferry from Trapani to Marettimo, the wildest and most distant Egadi island, known for hiking trails and sea caves. The ship calls at Favignana and Levanzo on the way.
Trapani โ Pantelleria
Port of Trapani to Port of Pantelleria
Siremarโs car ferry from Trapani to Pantelleria, a volcanic island closer to Tunisia than to Sicily and known for dammusi stone houses, capers and passito wine.
Porto Empedocle โ Lampedusa
Port of Porto Empedocle to Port of Lampedusa
The ferry to Lampedusa, Italyโs southernmost inhabited island and home to Rabbit Beach, from Porto Empedocle near Agrigento. Siremar sails day or night, calling at Linosa, and offers cabins and pet cabins.
Porto Empedocle โ Linosa
Port of Porto Empedocle to Linosa Scalo Vecchio
Linosa is the small volcanic sister island of Lampedusa, with black-sand coves and brightly painted houses. It is the first stop on Siremarโs ferry from Porto Empedocle.
Naples โ Ponza
Molo Beverello to Port of Ponza
SNAVโs summer fast craft from Naples to Ponza, the main Pontine island, calling at Ischia (Casamicciola) and Ventotene. It is the only direct link from Campania to the Pontine archipelago.
Salerno โ Maiori
Salerno Piazza Concordia to Maiori ferry pier
Travelmarโs boat from Salerno to Maiori, the Amalfi Coast resort with a long sandy beach, a 30-minute sea alternative to the winding coast road via Vietri and Cetara.
Lipari โ Vulcano
Lipari Marina Lunga to Vulcano Porto di Levante
The shortest hop in the Aeolian archipelago: Siremarโs ferries from Lipari to Vulcanoโs Porto di Levante, the landing for the islandโs mud pools and the Gran Cratere walk.
Lipari โ Salina
Lipari Marina Lunga to Salina Santa Marina (some sailings call at Rinella)
Siremarโs ferry from Lipari to Salina, the green, twin-peaked island known for Malvasia wine and capers. Most sailings land at Santa Marina Salina; some also call at Rinella on the south coast.
Lipari โ Panarea
Lipari Marina Lunga to Panarea (San Pietro)
Siremarโs ferry from Lipari to Panarea, the smallest and most fashionable of the inhabited Aeolian islands, calling at Salina on the way.
Lipari โ Stromboli
Lipari Marina Lunga to Stromboli (Scari)
The slow ferry from Lipari to Stromboli, the permanently active volcano at the north-east tip of the Aeolian chain, calling at Salina, Panarea and Ginostra.
Lipari โ Filicudi
Lipari Marina Lunga to Filicudi Porto
Siremarโs western Aeolian line from Lipari to Filicudi, a quiet volcanic island of terraced hillsides and sea caves, via the two Salina landings.
Lipari โ Alicudi
Lipari Marina Lunga to Alicudi Porto
The long run from Lipari to Alicudi, the westernmost and least developed Aeolian island, where there are no roads and goods still travel up the stepped paths by mule.
Panarea โ Stromboli
Panarea (San Pietro) to Stromboli (Scari)
The eastern Aeolian hop from Panarea to Stromboli, usually calling at the tiny village of Ginostra on Stromboliโs south-west side before reaching the main landing at Scari.
Salina โ Panarea
Salina Santa Marina (some sailings from Rinella) to Panarea (San Pietro)
The Siremar ferry between Salina and Panarea, a useful link for island-hoppers moving from the green heart of the archipelago to its smallest island.
Filicudi โ Alicudi
Filicudi Porto to Alicudi Porto
The short crossing between the two western Aeolian outposts, Filicudi and Alicudi, served by the Siremar ferry that runs out from Milazzo and Lipari.
Salina โ Filicudi
Salina Santa Marina / Rinella to Filicudi Porto
The westward hop from Salina to Filicudi on Siremarโs MilazzoโLipariโAlicudi line, calling at Salinaโs southern landing of Rinella on the way.
Milazzo โ Ginostra (Stromboli)
Port of Milazzo to Ginostra landing
Siremarโs ferry from Milazzo to Ginostra, the tiny car-free hamlet on Stromboliโs south-west flank that is reached only by sea, a separate landing from the main port at Scari.
Naples โ Panarea
Naples Molo Beverello (SNAV) / Molo Angioino (Siremar) to Panarea (San Pietro)
Direct sea links from Naples to Panarea: SNAVโs summer fast craft in about five hours, or Siremarโs overnight ship Laurana, which carries cars and cabins.
Naples โ Salina
Naples Molo Beverello (SNAV) / Molo Angioino (Siremar) to Salina Santa Marina (Siremar also uses Rinella)
Naples to Salina by sea: SNAVโs summer fast craft arrives the same evening, while Siremarโs overnight Laurana reaches Santa Marina or Rinella the next morning.
Naples โ Vulcano
Naples Molo Beverello (SNAV) / Molo Angioino (Siremar) to Vulcano Porto di Levante
The sea route from Naples to Vulcano, the sulphurous island closest to Sicily, by SNAV fast craft in about six hours or on Siremarโs overnight ship.
Favignana โ Levanzo
Favignana port to Levanzo Cala Dogana
The short Siremar ferry hop between Favignana, the largest Egadi island, and Levanzo, whose single village sits above the Cala Dogana landing.
Favignana โ Marettimo
Favignana port to Marettimo port
Siremarโs ferry from Favignana out to Marettimo, the wildest and most distant of the Egadi islands, calling at Levanzo on the way.
Levanzo โ Marettimo
Levanzo Cala Dogana to Marettimo port
The crossing between Levanzo and Marettimo, the two smaller Egadi islands, on Siremarโs TrapaniโFavignanaโLevanzoโMarettimo ferries.
Lampedusa โ Linosa
Port of Lampedusa to Linosa landing
The ferry between the two inhabited Pelagie islands, from Lampedusa to volcanic Linosa, operated by Siremarโs Porto EmpedocleโLinosaโLampedusa ships.
Naples โ Ventotene
Naples Molo Beverello to Ventotene port
SNAVโs summer fast craft from Naples to Ventotene, the smallest inhabited Pontine island and a marine protected area, calling at Casamicciola on Ischia.
Ischia (Casamicciola) โ Ponza
Casamicciola Terme port to Ponza port
The summer island-to-island link from Ischia to Ponza: SNAVโs NaplesโPontine fast craft calls at Casamicciola on the north coast of Ischia and Ventotene on the way.
Ischia (Casamicciola) โ Ventotene
Casamicciola Terme port to Ventotene port
The quickest way from Ischia to Ventotene: SNAVโs summer fast craft covers the stretch from Casamicciola in under an hour.
Ventotene โ Ponza
Ventotene port to Ponza port
An inter-island link between the two inhabited Pontine islands, Ventotene and Ponza, on SNAVโs summer fast craft from Naples.
Naples โ Positano
Naples Molo Beverello to Positano Spiaggia Grande pier
Positano Jetโs direct fast ferry from Naples Molo Beverello to Positanoโs Spiaggia Grande pier, a way to reach the Amalfi Coast without the winding coast road.
Naples โ Amalfi
Naples Molo Beverello to Port of Amalfi
Naples to Amalfi by sea with Positano Jet, running along the Sorrento peninsula and the Amalfi Coast and landing in the centre of Amalfi.
Positano โ Capri
Positano Spiaggia Grande pier to Capri Marina Grande
Positano Jetโs short crossing from Positano to Capri, the classic day trip from the Amalfi Coast to the islandโs Marina Grande.
Amalfi โ Capri
Port of Amalfi to Capri Marina Grande
Positano Jetโs crossing from Amalfi to Capri, linking the centre of the Amalfi Coast with Capriโs Marina Grande in about an hour.
Salerno โ Capri
Salerno Molo Manfredi (Stazione Marittima) to Capri Marina Grande
The fast ferry from Salerno to Capri along the Amalfi Coast, a handy option for travellers arriving in Salerno by train.
Maiori โ Amalfi
Maiori ferry pier to Amalfi Ferry Pier
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Maiori and Amalfi all year in about 15 minutes, a sea alternative to the narrow SS163 coast road. Eight boats a day leave Maiori from 08:25 to 18:40, and seven return from Amalfi between 09:00 and 19:10.
Cetara โ Amalfi
Cetara harbour to Amalfi Ferry Pier
The fishing village of Cetara, known for its anchovies and colatura, has a direct Travelmar boat to Amalfi in about 40 minutes, calling at Maiori and Minori. Six boats a day leave Cetara between 09:20 and 18:20, all year round.
Cetara โ Salerno
Cetara harbour to Salerno Piazza Concordia (train station)
Travelmar runs a 10-minute boat between Cetara and Salerno all year, landing at Piazza Concordia by Salernoโs train station. Seven boats a day leave Cetara from 09:45 to 19:50, calling at Vietri sul Mare.
Salerno โ Vietri sul Mare
Salerno Piazza Concordia (train station) to Vietri sul Mare landing
The shortest hop on Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast network: 5 minutes from Salernoโs Piazza Concordia to Vietri sul Mare, the ceramics town at the start of the coast. Six boats a day leave Salerno between 09:00 and 18:00, all year.
Naples โ Sorrento
Molo Beverello, Naples to Marina Piccola, Sorrento
Fast ferries cross the Bay of Naples from Molo Beverello to Sorrentoโs Marina Piccola in 35โ45 minutes, skipping the traffic on the coast road and the Circumvesuviana train. NLG sails twice a day each way in the AprilโNovember season, and Alilauro runs further departures.
Sorrento โ Positano
Marina Piccola, Sorrento to Positano pier
Sorrento to Positano by sea avoids the Amalfi Driveโs hairpins: NLGโs fast ferries leave Marina Piccola six times a day in the AprilโNovember season and reach Positano in about half an hour.
Sorrento โ Amalfi
Marina Piccola, Sorrento to Amalfi port
NLGโs fast ferries link Sorrento with Amalfi six times a day in the AprilโNovember season, calling at Positano on the way; the trip takes about an hour.
Salerno โ Sorrento
Molo Manfredi, Salerno to Marina Piccola, Sorrento
NLG runs one fast ferry a day from Salernoโs Molo Manfredi to Sorrento in the AprilโNovember season, leaving at 08:25 and calling at Capri on the way; the return leaves Sorrento at 16:10.
Messina โ Reggio Calabria
Porto di Messina (hydrofoil berth) to Porto di Reggio Calabria
Liberty Linesโ hydrofoils shuttle across the Strait of Messina between Messina and Reggio Calabria up to 19 times a weekday, taking 30 minutes (35 back). It is the passenger link between the two city centres; car ferries use Villa San Giovanni instead.
Palermo โ Lipari
Porto di Palermo to Lipari (Marina Lunga)
Liberty Linesโ hydrofoil links Palermo directly with the Aeolian Islands twice a week in autumn, leaving Palermo at 13:30 on Mondays and Fridays and calling at Alicudi, Filicudi and Salina on the way to Lipari.
Amalfi โ Minori
Amalfi Ferry Pier to Minori ferry pier
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Amalfi and Minori all year in about 10 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Amalfi from 09:00 to 19:10, and 8 return from Minori between 08:35 and 18:50.
Amalfi โ Vietri sul Mare
Amalfi Ferry Pier to Vietri sul Mare landing
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Amalfi and Vietri sul Mare all year in about 45 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Amalfi from 09:00 to 19:10, and 6 return from Vietri sul Mare between 09:10 and 18:10.
Minori โ Salerno
Minori ferry pier to Salerno Piazza Concordia
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Minori and Salerno all year in about 40 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Minori from 09:15 to 19:25, and 6 return from Salerno between 09:00 and 18:00.
Minori โ Vietri sul Mare
Minori ferry pier to Vietri sul Mare landing
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Minori and Vietri sul Mare all year in about 35 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Minori from 09:15 to 19:25, and 6 return from Vietri sul Mare between 09:10 and 18:10.
Cetara โ Minori
Cetara harbour to Minori ferry pier
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Cetara and Minori all year in about 25 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 6 boats a day leave Cetara from 09:20 to 18:20, and 7 return from Minori between 09:15 and 19:25.
Cetara โ Maiori
Cetara harbour to Maiori ferry pier
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Cetara and Maiori all year in about 20 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 6 boats a day leave Cetara from 09:20 to 18:20, and 7 return from Maiori between 09:25 and 19:35.
Maiori โ Vietri sul Mare
Maiori ferry pier to Vietri sul Mare landing
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Maiori and Vietri sul Mare all year in about 25 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Maiori from 09:25 to 19:35, and 6 return from Vietri sul Mare between 09:10 and 18:10.
Cetara โ Vietri sul Mare
Cetara harbour to Vietri sul Mare landing
Travelmarโs Amalfi Coast boats link Cetara and Vietri sul Mare all year in about 5 minutes, a sea alternative to the SS163 coast road. 7 boats a day leave Cetara from 09:45 to 19:50, and 6 return from Vietri sul Mare between 09:10 and 18:10.
Palermo โ Vulcano
Port of Palermo to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Palermo and Vulcano, taking about 4h. The listed departure from Palermo is at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 17:30. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Palermo โ Salina
Port of Palermo to Salina Santa Marina / Rinella
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Palermo and Salina, taking about 3h 15m. The listed departure from Palermo is at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 16:30 and Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 16:45. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Palermo โ Filicudi
Port of Palermo to Filicudi Porto
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Palermo and Filicudi, taking about 2h 30m. The listed departure from Palermo is at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 16:00. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Palermo โ Alicudi
Port of Palermo to Alicudi Porto
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Palermo and Alicudi, taking about 2h. The listed departure from Palermo is at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 15:30. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Palermo โ Milazzo
Port of Palermo to Port of Milazzo
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Palermo and Milazzo, taking about 5h. The listed departure from Palermo is at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 13:30 โ 18:30. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Marsala โ Favignana
Port of Marsala to Favignana port
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Marsala and Favignana, taking about 30m. The first listed departure from Marsala is at 07:15 and the last at 17:25. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 07:10 โ 07:40, Liberty Lines 09:15 โ 09:45 and Liberty Lines 13:50 โ 14:20. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Marsala โ Marettimo
Port of Marsala to Marettimo Scalo Nuovo
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Marsala and Marettimo, taking about 1h 40m. The listed departure from Marsala is at 12:00. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 09:15 โ 10:45. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Levanzo โ Marsala
Levanzo Cala Dogana to Port of Marsala
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Levanzo and Marsala, taking 1h โ 1h 5m. The first listed departure from Levanzo is at 14:20 and the last at 17:25. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner lists. Check yours before you travel.
Reggio Calabria โ Lipari
Porto di Reggio Calabria to Lipari Marina Lunga / Sottomonastero
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Reggio Calabria and Lipari, taking about 2h 5m. The listed departure from Reggio Calabria is at 13:25. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner lists. Check yours before you travel.
Messina โ Lipari
Porto di Messina (Sicily) to Lipari Marina Lunga / Sottomonastero
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Messina and Lipari, taking 2h 30m โ 2h 45m. The listed departure from Messina is at 12:45. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:05 โ 10:30, Liberty Lines 12:15 โ 14:40, Liberty Lines 12:45 โ 15:15 and Liberty Lines 15:00 โ 18:05. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Reggio Calabria โ Vulcano
Porto di Reggio Calabria to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Reggio Calabria and Vulcano, taking about 1h 50m. The listed departure from Reggio Calabria is at 13:25. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:45 โ 10:15, Liberty Lines 12:55 โ 14:25 and Liberty Lines 19:10 โ 20:40. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Reggio Calabria โ Salina
Porto di Reggio Calabria to Salina Santa Marina / Rinella
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Reggio Calabria and Salina, taking about 2h 55m. The listed departure from Reggio Calabria is at 13:25. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner lists. Check yours before you travel.
Messina โ Vulcano
Porto di Messina (Sicily) to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Messina and Vulcano, taking 2h 10m โ 2h 30m. The listed departure from Messina is at 12:45. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:05 โ 10:15, Liberty Lines 12:15 โ 14:25, Liberty Lines 12:45 โ 14:55 and Liberty Lines 18:30 โ 20:40. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Messina โ Salina
Porto di Messina (Sicily) to Salina Santa Marina / Rinella
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Messina and Salina, taking 3h 25m โ 3h 35m. The listed departure from Messina is at 12:45. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 06:45 โ 10:00, Liberty Lines 06:45 โ 09:45, Liberty Lines 08:05 โ 11:25, Liberty Lines 18:30 โ 21:25 and Liberty Lines 18:30 โ 21:40. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Lipari โ Ginostra (Stromboli)
Lipari Marina Lunga / Sottomonastero to Ginostra landing
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Lipari and Ginostra (Stromboli), taking 1h โ 3h. The first listed departure from Lipari is at 09:15 and the last at 15:00. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner lists. Check yours before you travel.
Vulcano โ Ginostra (Stromboli)
Vulcano Porto Levante to Ginostra landing
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Vulcano and Ginostra (Stromboli), taking 1h 40m โ 3h 25m. The first listed departure from Vulcano is at 08:40 and the last at 14:20. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 07:50 โ 09:35 and Liberty Lines 13:25 โ 15:10. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Salina โ Ginostra (Stromboli)
Salina Santa Marina / Rinella to Ginostra landing
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Salina and Ginostra (Stromboli), taking 1h โ 1h 50m. The first listed departure from Salina is at 10:15 and the last at 10:20. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:40 โ 09:35, Liberty Lines 09:15 โ 10:15 and Liberty Lines 14:15 โ 15:10. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Panarea โ Ginostra (Stromboli)
Panarea San Pietro to Ginostra landing
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Panarea and Ginostra (Stromboli), taking 25m โ 45m. The first listed departure from Panarea is at 11:20 and the last at 17:20. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 15:30 โ 15:55. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Salina โ Vulcano
Salina Santa Marina / Rinella to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Salina and Vulcano, taking 45m โ 1h 30m. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 05:30 โ 06:20, Liberty Lines 05:30 โ 06:30, Liberty Lines 06:00 โ 07:00, Liberty Lines 06:15 โ 07:00, Liberty Lines 12:30 โ 13:25 and Liberty Lines 12:45 โ 13:45. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Panarea โ Vulcano
Panarea San Pietro to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Panarea and Vulcano, taking 45m โ 2h 35m. The first listed departure from Panarea is at 08:15 and the last at 14:40. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner lists. Check yours before you travel.
Stromboli โ Vulcano
Stromboli Scari to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Stromboli and Vulcano, taking 1h 20m โ 3h 55m. The first listed departure from Stromboli is at 06:45 and the last at 13:15. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 07:15 โ 08:40, Liberty Lines 10:35 โ 12:20, Liberty Lines 11:10 โ 12:45, Liberty Lines 11:25 โ 12:45 and Liberty Lines 15:30 โ 17:00. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Filicudi โ Vulcano
Filicudi Porto to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Filicudi and Vulcano, taking 1h 20m โ 2h 35m. The first listed departure from Filicudi is at 14:30 and the last at 14:35. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 10:30 โ 11:45 and Liberty Lines 16:55 โ 18:20. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Alicudi โ Vulcano
Alicudi Porto to Vulcano Porto Levante
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Alicudi and Vulcano, taking 1h 55m โ 3h 40m. The first listed departure from Alicudi is at 13:25 and the last at 13:30. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 06:20 โ 08:20, Liberty Lines 10:00 โ 11:45 and Liberty Lines 16:25 โ 18:20. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Salina โ Stromboli
Salina Santa Marina / Rinella to Stromboli Scari
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Salina and Stromboli, taking 1h 15m โ 2h 20m. The first listed departure from Salina is at 10:15 and the last at 10:20. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:40 โ 09:50, Liberty Lines 09:15 โ 10:30, Liberty Lines 09:15 โ 10:15, Liberty Lines 09:45 โ 10:45 and Liberty Lines 09:45 โ 11:20. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
Salina โ Alicudi
Salina Santa Marina / Rinella to Alicudi Porto
Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines between Salina and Alicudi, taking 1h 15m โ 2h 15m. The first listed departure from Salina is at 08:35 and the last at 15:20. 12Go's schedule shows Liberty Lines 08:45 โ 09:55 and Liberty Lines 15:10 โ 16:20. Liberty Lines publishes its timetable in a form that can't be read automatically, so these are the sailings Ferryscanner and 12Go list. Check yours before you travel.
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Bellagio โ Menaggio
Bellagio Ferry Pier to Menaggio Ferry Dock
The central triangle vehicle ferry connecting the glamorous lakeside villages of Bellagio, Menaggio, and Varenna across the deep waters of Lake Como, framed by the Grigna mountains.
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