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Messina to Salina Ferry

Depending on the season their are usually 1 daily and 10 weekly sailings between Messina and Salina. The Messina to Salina ferry is operated by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Messina Salina Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Messina Salina Ferry Times

The earliest Messina Salina ferry typically departs Messina at about 06:45. The average sailing time of a ferry from Messina to Salina is approximately 3h 14m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 3h 0m.

Messina to Salina Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Messina to Salina typically range between $101* and $307*. On average the Messina Salina ferry is $196*. The cheapest Messina Salina ferry prices start from $49*. The average price for a foot passenger is $196*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Salina from Messina?

The distance between Messina and Salina is approximately 53.6 miles (86.3km), or 46.6 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Messina to Salina?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Messina Salina ferry?

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Aeolian Islands page.
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Messina - Salina Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price A$196*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 10
Average Sailing Duration 3h 14m
Fastest Sailing Duration 3h 0m
First Ferry 06:45
Last Ferry 17:00
Distance 46 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Messina to Salina?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Messina to Salina is approximately 3h 25m. 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 Salina?

The average price of a ferry from Messina to Salina is approximately 116 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Salina?

There is 1 ferry operator for Messina to Salina and this is
  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Messina to Salina?

Ferries from Messina to Salina 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 Salina?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Messina to Salina with
  • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

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

No, cars are not allowed on this ferry route.

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

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Messina to Salina. 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 Salina from Messina?

The distance between Messina to Salina is approximately 46 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.


Salina Guide

The Italian island of Salina is one of the Aeolian Islands and is a destination of nature lovers who will fall in love with the island's beautiful landscape that is made up of volcanic rocks and slopes of olive trees and capers. The island is less crowded that Lipari and is the greenest and most fertile of all the Aeolian Archipelago islands and is known for its charming villages where the progress of time seems to have stopped. For example, in Rinella, there is a lovely small harbour which is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets and the way the locals decorate their houses always seems to catch the attention of tourists. In the east of the island is the village of Pollara where if you take the winding stairway down to the sea you will find the famous coastline where the famous Italian film director Massimo Troisi filmed the movie Il Postino (The Postman). This is Salina's most beautiful beach where visitors will find shallow, warm, clear waters filled with sponges, Moray Eels and Groupers. this is also a good spot for scuba diving and has some excellent underwater photography opportunities.

The island can be reached by hydrofoil and SNAV ferry from Messina on the island of Sicily.


Messina to Salina Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/10/2024 and 13/10/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 12:45 16:10 3 hours 25 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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