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Messina Vulcano Ferry

The ferry from Messina to Vulcano typically sails 2 times daily and up to 16 times weekly. The Messina to Vulcano ferry is operated by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Messina Vulcano Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Messina Vulcano Ferry Times

The earliest Messina Vulcano ferry typically departs Messina at about 08:05. The average sailing time of a ferry from Messina to Vulcano is approximately 2h 10m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 10m.

Messina to Vulcano Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Messina to Vulcano typically range between $99* and $392*. On average the Messina Vulcano ferry is $221*. The cheapest Messina Vulcano ferry prices start from $48*. The average price for a foot passenger is $221*. The average price for a Messina Villa San Giovanni car ferry is $88*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is Vulcano from Messina?

The distance between Messina and Vulcano is approximately 44.2 miles (71.2km), or 38.4 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

No, currently there is no car ferry from Messina to Vulcano.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Messina Vulcano ferry?

Yes, Messina Vulcano ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Messina to Vulcano with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.

Messina Vulcano Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries - 15 weekly sailings, 2 daily sailings

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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 A$222*
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 typical crossing time for ferries from Messina to Vulcano is approximately 2h 10m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • How much is the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    The average price of a ferry from Messina to Vulcano is approximately 134 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. 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?

    Ferries from Messina to Vulcano are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    Yes, you can currently 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, cars are not allowed on this ferry route.
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Messina to Vulcano?

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Messina to Vulcano. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
    • 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

Timetables between 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


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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