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Where can I go by ferry from Messina?

6 ferry destinations from Messina: Lipari, Reggio Calabria, Salerno, Salina, Villa San Giovanni and Vulcano.

All Ferries from Messina

Messina → Lipari2h 30m – 2h 45m · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 2h 33m)🚶 Foot onlyMessina → Reggio Calabria30m – 35m · Liberty Lines19 departures from Messina Monday–Friday, 9 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (from 1 October 2026)🚶 Foot onlyMessina → Salerno9h · Caronte & Tourist (Cartour)Daily from Salerno at 14:30 (13:30 on Mondays and Sundays)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Salerno → Messina direction; sailings run both ways.Messina → Salina3h 25m – 3h 35m · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 3h 27m)🚶 Foot onlyMessina → Villa San Giovanni20m · Caronte & TouristCaronte & Tourist guarantees departures every 40 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, between Villa San Giovanni and Messina (Rada San Francesco)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Villa San Giovanni → Messina direction; sailings run both ways.Messina → Vulcano2h 10m – 2h 30m · Liberty LinesTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 2h 15m)🚶 Foot only

Car ferries from Messina

Foot-passenger ferries from Messina

⚓ Port of Messina guide🗺 All ferries in ItalyNearby: ferries from Reggio CalabriaNearby: ferries from MilazzoNearby: ferries from VulcanoNearby: ferries from Lipari

Plan your crossing from Messina

  • Messina → Lipari

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 2h 33m); listed departure 12:45

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

  • Messina → Reggio Calabria

    19 departures from Messina Monday–Friday, 9 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (from 1 October 2026)

    Source: Liberty Lines timetable from 1 October 2026, checked 2026-10-09

  • Salerno → Messina

    Daily from Salerno at 14:30 (13:30 on Mondays and Sundays); arrival is scheduled 9 hours after departure

    Some Monday sailings run only on specific dates and in August.

    Source: Caronte & Tourist Messina–Salerno timetable page, checked 2026-09-29

  • Messina → Salina

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 3h 27m); listed departure 12:45

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

  • Villa San Giovanni → Messina

    Caronte & Tourist guarantees departures every 40 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, between Villa San Giovanni and Messina (Rada San Francesco). The crossing takes about 20 minutes.

    Caronte & Tourist’s current Strait of Messina passenger timetable took effect at 00:00 on 21 September 2026.

    Source: Caronte & Tourist Strait of Messina pages, checked 2026-09-28

  • Messina → Vulcano

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 2h 15m); listed departure 12:45

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; Liberty Lines' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

Getting to the ferry in Messina

  • Car and train ferries cross from Messina to Villa San Giovanni, north of Reggio Calabria

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Messina?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Messina to Lipari, Reggio Calabria, Salerno, Salina, Villa San Giovanni and Vulcano. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Messina?
Yes, car ferries run from Messina to Salerno, Villa San Giovanni.
How long is the ferry from Messina to Lipari?
2h 30m – 2h 45m with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Messina to Lipari?
Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 2h 33m) (times listed by Ferryscanner and 12Go; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-27).
How long is the ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria?
30m – 35m with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria?
19 departures from Messina Monday–Friday, 9 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (from 1 October 2026) (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-09).
How long is the ferry from Messina to Salina?
3h 25m – 3h 35m with Liberty Lines.
How often is the ferry from Messina to Salina?
Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists Liberty Lines 6 times a week (about 3h 27m) (times listed by Ferryscanner and 12Go; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-27).