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Messina to Lipari Ferry

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Messina and Lipari. The Messina to Lipari ferry is operated by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Messina Lipari Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Messina Lipari Ferry Times

The earliest Messina Lipari ferry typically departs Messina at about 06:45. The average sailing time of a ferry from Messina to Lipari is approximately 2h 42m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 25m.

Messina to Lipari Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Messina to Lipari typically range between $94* and $295*. On average the Messina Lipari ferry is $191*. The cheapest Messina Lipari ferry prices start from $47*. The average price for a foot passenger is $191*.

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

How far is Lipari from Messina?

The distance between Messina and Lipari is approximately 45.9 miles (73.9km), or 39.9 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Messina to Lipari?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Messina Lipari ferry?

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Aeolian Islands page.
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Messina - Lipari Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price A$190*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 2h 42m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 25m
First Ferry 06:45
Last Ferry 17:00
Distance 39 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 Lipari?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Messina to Lipari is approximately 2h 30m. 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 Lipari?

The average price of a ferry from Messina to Lipari is approximately 117 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Lipari?

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

How can I book ferry tickets from Messina to Lipari?

Ferries from Messina to Lipari 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 Lipari?

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

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

No, cars are not allowed on this ferry route.

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

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

The distance between Messina to Lipari is approximately 39 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.


Lipari Guide

Lipari is an Italian island and the largest of the Aeolian Islands, which is a volcanic archipelago located off the coast of Sicily. The island's largest town is also called Lipari, which is also the largest town in the archipelago, and is full of life with its harbour, historic castle-citadel and charming streets just waiting to be explored. Just like the other islands in the archipelago, Lipari has volcanic origins although the last eruption that occurred on the island was around 1,400 years ago, although there are some thermal springs and fumaroles on the island. Because of the fast ferry connections to and from Sicily and to the other Aeolian Islands, it is a great base from which to explore the other islands in the archipelago.

Lipari town is a great place to wander around and has some fine town houses to see that sit alongside more humble houses that tend to have balconies with full of flowers, washing and onions and peppers! There are Greek tombs located in parkland but the most impressive site in the town is the castle which is located on a headland and is the heart of the town that was once located on the site.


Messina to Lipari Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 28/10/2024 and 3/11/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries 12:45 15:15 2 hours 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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