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Ferry from Salina to Messina

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Salina to Messina. Salina Messina ferries cost around $32 and $130, 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 Salina Messina ferries.

Ferry times from Salina to Messina

Salina Messina ferry sailings typycally depart from Salina at around 05:15. The last ferry leaves at 16:50.

How long is the ferry from Salina to Messina?

The Salina Messina ferry trip can take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest Salina to Messina ferry is around 2 hours 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Salina Messina Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 17 weekly sailings from Salina to Messina serviced by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Salina to Messina

Salina Messina ferry prices typically range between $31* and $130*. The average price is typically $60*. The cheapest ferries from Salina 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 Salina to Messina?

The distance between Salina to Messina is approximately 54 miles (86km) or 47 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Salina Messina ferry?

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Aeolian Islands to Sicily page.
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Salina - Messina Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAeolian Islands
Destination CountrySicily
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price$60
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings17
Average Sailing Duration2 h 40 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 35 m
First Ferry05:15
Last Ferry16:50
Distance47 Nautical Miles

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

Salina to Messina Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Salina to Messina?

    The ferry crossing time from Salina to Messina is approximately 2 hours 40 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 Salina to Messina?

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

  • Which ferry companies operate between Salina to Messina?

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

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

    Book ferries from Salina 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 Salina to Messina?

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

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

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

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Salina 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 Salina to Messina?

    The distance from Salina to Messina is 47 nautical miles.

Salina Guide

Forming one of the Aeolian group of islands, Salina lies just to the north of Sicily and is the second largest island in the archipelago. The island is divided into three distinct areas. Santa Marina which is on the eastern coast, Malfi in the north and Leni in the south west. With a history that can be traced back to the 4th century, Salina began as a Greek settlement which at the time was called Didyme, which is a Greek name that means "twins" in reference to the two mountains on the island. However, the island was inhabited as far back as the Bronze Age and since then has been developed and abandoned many times. The island is popular with visitors and one of the most popular sights is the salt lake at Lingua which was once the site for the production of sea salt, hence the name Salina ("salt mill" in Italian). Also popular attractions are the Roman tombs that are located on the slopes of Fossa and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Terzito, located between Malfi and Leni. This is the religious centre of the island and attracts many pilgrims on the main feast day of July 23rd each year.

Salina has two ports, Santa Marina and Rinella, served by ferries and hydrofoils from Hydrofoil service is active from Naples, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, Messina and Milazzo.


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.

Salina 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 05:30 08:05 2 hours 35 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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