Vulcano
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Vulcano Messina Ferry

There are usually 2 daily sailings and up to 16 weekly between Vulcano and Messina. This ferry route is operated by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Vulcano Messina ferries.

Vulcano Messina Ferry Times

The earliest Vulcano Messina ferry sailings typically depart Vulcano at around 06:25. The average sailing time is approximately 1h 41m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 30m.

Vulcano Messina Ferry Prices

Vulcano Messina ferry prices typically range between £24* and £105*. The average price is typically £75*. The cheapest Vulcano Messina ferry prices start from £24*. The average price for a foot passenger is £75*. The average price for a car is £84*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Vulcano to Messina?

The distance between Vulcano to Messina is approximately 44.2 miles (71.2km) or 38.4 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Vulcano Messina ferry?

No, ferry operators currently allow cars to travel onboard between Vulcano and Messina

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Vulcano to Messina?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries between Vulcano and Messina.

Vulcano Messina Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries - 20 weekly sailings, 3 daily sailings

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Vulcano - Messina Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price £86*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 15
Average Sailing Duration 1h 41m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 30m
First Ferry 06:25
Last Ferry 16:15
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 Vulcano to Messina?

    The ferry crossing time from Vulcano to Messina is approximately 1h 30m. 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 Vulcano to Messina?

    Vulcano to Messina ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Vulcano to Messina is £68. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Vulcano to Messina?

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

    Book ferries from Vulcano to Messina 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 Vulcano to Messina?

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

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

    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 Messina from Vulcano?

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

Vulcano Guide

The small Italian volcanic island of Vulcano lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is around 25 km to the north of Sicily, and is the most southerly of the eight islands that make up the Aeolian Islands. The island is only around 21 sq. km and its highest point is just under 500 m above sea level. There are a number of volcanos on the island, and includes one of four active, non-submarine, volcanoes in Italy. The most recent volcanic activity is the Gran Cratere at the top of the Fossa cone, the cone having grown in the Lentia Caldera in the middle of the island, and has had at least 9 major eruptions in the last 6,000 years. However, the island's volcanoes have been quiet since around 1890 when Fossa erupted and deposited around 5 meters of pyroclastic material on the summit. The island is also famous for its hot springs which are located a short walk from the harbour. For the brave, visitors are able to walk to the crater of a volcano where you can observe smoke coming out of the ground!

Hydrofoil and ferry services connect Vulcano to the other Aeolian Islands and to Sicily and the mainland. Access from Milazzo in Sicily is convenient, as Vulcano is the boat's first stop from there as they continue to the other islands.


Messina Guide

Messina is an Italian city and is sometimes referred to as 'the door of Sicily' and lies on the Strait of Messina in the north east of Sicily. The city's port has played an important role in the city's growth and fortunes and supports tourism for the city and surrounding area and is also home to commercial and military shipyards. Since 1548, Messina has been a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite and is also home to the University of Messina which was founded in 1548 by Ignatius of Loyola. A popular tourist attraction in the city is the 12th century cathedral which guards the remains of King Conrad who was ruler of Germany and Sicily during the 13th century. Following a huge earthquake in 1908 the cathedral had to be almost completely rebuilt between 1919-1920 and then again in 1943 following a fire that was caused by Allied bombing during the Second World War.

Ferry services from Messina operate to one of two ports in Calabria (Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria) or on a longer ferry ride to Salerno, just south of Naples.


Vulcano to Messina Ferry Timetables

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


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 06:35 08:05 1 hour 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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