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Ferry from Rinella to Messina

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Rinella to Messina. Rinella Messina ferries cost around $31 and $126, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Rinella Messina ferries.

Ferry times from Rinella to Messina

Rinella Messina ferry sailings typycally depart from Rinella at around 05:30. The last ferry leaves at 16:35.

How long is the ferry from Rinella to Messina?

The Rinella Messina ferry trip can take around 2 hours 25 minutes. The fastest Rinella to Messina ferry is around 2 hours 20 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Rinella Messina Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 12 weekly sailings from Rinella to Messina serviced by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Rinella to Messina

Rinella Messina ferry prices typically range between $31* and $127*. The average price is typically $60*. The cheapest ferries from Rinella to Messina start from $31*. The average price for a foot passenger is $60*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25

How far is it from Rinella to Messina?

The distance between Rinella to Messina is approximately 56 miles (90km) or 49 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Rinella Messina ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Rinella to Messina currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

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

Foot passengers can travel on the Rinella to Messina ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rinella to Messina?

Pets can travel on ferries from Rinella to Messina with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Rinella - Messina Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAeolian Islands
Destination CountrySicily
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price$60
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings12
Average Sailing Duration2 h 25 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 20 m
First Ferry05:30
Last Ferry16:35
Distance49 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Rinella to Messina Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Rinella to Messina?

    The ferry crossing time from Rinella to Messina is approximately 2 hours 25 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Rinella to Messina?

    Rinella to Messina ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Rinella to Messina is $60. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Rinella to Messina?

    Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide the ferries from Rinella to Messina.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Rinella to Messina?

    Book ferries from Rinella 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 Rinella to Messina?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Rinella to Messina with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Rinella to Messina?

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from Rinella to Messina.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Rinella 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:

  • How far is Rinella to Messina?

    The distance from Rinella to Messina is 49 nautical miles.

Rinella Guide

The small village of Rinella is located on the island of Salina, or Santa Marina Salina to give it its full name. Forming one of the Aeolian islands, it is around 140 km to the north east of Palermo and 70 km to the north west of Messina. Known for its caves and black beaches, and its square which was a filming location for the movie "Volcano", Rinella is also home to the island's second port.

The island is divided into three regions/towns. Santa Marina is on the eastern coast, Malfa is to the north and Leni is in the south west of the island. Rinella is located down towards the sea from Leni. Located above the village of Leni is Valdichiesa in the island's centre. Other villages on the island include Capo Faro, Pollara and Lingua.

Ferry services from the small harbour depart to Palermo and Milazzo on the island of Sicily.


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.

Rinella to Messina Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 05:45 08:05 2 hours 20 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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