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How to book a Ferry to Messina

How to book a Ferry to Messina

Compare all ferries to Messina in Sicily to ensure you get the best possible ferry price for your crossing.

Our unique ferry price comparison tool will compare numerous sailing departures around your preferred option with all available ferry companies as well as crossings to other destinations in addition to Messina to guarantee you have all the information you need to decide on which is the best option in one fast and easy search!

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Messina Ferry Services

Messina Ferry

Messina port sailing information

Can you get a ferry to Messina?

Yes, you can get a ferry to Messina from 12 different ports. These include Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, Lipari, Salina & Panarea.

Messina schedules

Ferries to Messina sail up to 89 times a day and up to 590 times a week.

Messina operators

Ferries to Messina are operated by 2 operators including Caronte & Tourist & Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.

How long is the ferry to Messina?

The duration of the ferry to Messina depends on the route you choose. The Villa San Giovanni to Messina is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 20 minutes, whilst Salerno to Messina is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 9 hours.

Bear in mind that Messina ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Messina ferry timetable before you book.


Ferry routes to Messina

There are currently 12 different ferry routes to Messina.

Villa San Giovanni to Messina

Reggio Calabria to Messina

Lipari to Messina

Salina to Messina

Panarea to Messina

Stromboli to Messina

Rinella to Messina

Vulcano to Messina

Salerno to Messina

Alicudi to Messina

Filicudi to Messina

Ginostra (Stromboli) to Messina

Popular ferry routes to Messina

Villa San Giovanni to Messina is the most popular route, with 54 daily and 368 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 20 minutes and costs £59.17 on average. 

The second most popular route is Reggio Calabria to Messina which takes around 35 minutes and costs £14.91 on average. There are 15 daily and 100 weekly sailings on this route.

Where do ferries from Messina go to?

Messina ferries currently sail to 12 ports including Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, Lipari, Salina & Panarea.


Messina ferry prices

How much is the ferry to Messina?

Messina ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Messina ferry cost. 

Reggio Calabria to Messina is the cheapest ferry, costing £14.91 on average. There are 15 daily and 100 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 35 minutes.

The most expensive ferry is Salerno to Messina. The price is usually around £201.50. There are 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings, with an average crossing time of 9 hours.


Getting the ferry to Messina with vehicles and pets

Is there a car ferry to Messina?

Yes, you can take a car ferry to Messina with 1 operators. Car operators include Caronte & Tourist. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries to Messina?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Messina with 2 operators including Caronte & Tourist & Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.

Can I take my bike on ferries to Messina?

Yes, you can take your bike on ferries to Messina with 1 operators. These include Caronte & Tourist

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Messina?

You can take your pet on the ferry to Messina with 2 operators including Caronte & Tourist & Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees, please view our Deal Finder.


How to book ferry tickets to Messina

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Messina online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.

We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.

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