Messina
Vulcano
Ferry to Aeolian Islands
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Messina Vulcano Ferry

The Messina Vulcano ferry route connects Sicily with Aeolian Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 10 minutes.

Messina Vulcano sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Aeolian Islands page.
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Messina - Vulcano Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price £115*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 15
Average Sailing Duration 2h 10m
First Ferry 08:05
Last Ferry 18:30
Distance 38 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    The ferry crossing time from Messina to Vulcano is approximately 2h 10m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • How much is the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    Messina to Vulcano ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Messina to Vulcano is £116. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Vulcano?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Messina to Vulcano and this is
    • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Messina to Vulcano?

    Book ferries from Messina to Vulcano through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Messina to Vulcano with
    • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
  • How far is Vulcano from Messina?

    The distance between Messina to Vulcano is approximately 38 nautical Miles.

Messina Guide

The Italian city of Messina is the capital of, and located in, the Province of Messina and is the third largest city on the island of Sicily. It lies on the Strait of Messina, opposite Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland, in the north east of Sicily. The port in Messina is an important economic driver for the city's economy as it is a key component in the city and region's tourist infrastructure. It also supports both commercial and military shipyards. Agriculture is also important in the area and visitors exploring the countryside will often find oranges, lemons, mandarin oranges and olives growing. Since 1548, the city has had a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite seat and is home to the University of Messina which was also founded in 1548.

The city's port offers passengers ferry services across the Strait of Messina to the ports of Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria in Calabria. There is also a longer crossing to Salerno, which is to the south of the city of Naples. Most ferries that arrive in Messina dock at either the Messina Marittima/Bluvia dock or at the Molo Norimberga docks on Via San Ranieri. Occasionally some ferries will dock at the Rada San Francesco di Paola I docks on the northern edge of the town.


Vulcano Guide

The small Italian island of Vulcano lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is roughly 25 km off the coast of the island of Sicily. It is the southernmost of the eight islands that make up the Aeolian group of islands. The island has a number of volcanic centres, including one of four active, non-submarine, volcanoes in Italy. The most recent volcanic activity on the island was at the Gran Cratere at the top of the Fossa Cone, with the cone having grown in the Lentia Caldera in the middle of the island, and has had around 9 major eruptions in the last 6,000 years. However, since the eruption of the Fossa Cone between 1888 and 1890, which deposited around 5 meters of material on the summit, the island has been quiet. For the brave, visitors are able to walk to the crater of a volcano where you can observe smoke coming out of the ground! Apart from the volcanos the island is popular with tourists because of its hot springs which are only a short walk from the island's harbour.


Messina to Vulcano Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 12:45 14:55 2 hours 10 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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