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Ferry from Salerno to Messina

Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Salerno and Messina. Caronte & Tourist provides the ferry from Salerno to Messina. Salerno Messina ferries cost between $121 and $695, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Salerno to Messina?

The earliest Salerno Messina ferry typically departs Salerno at about 13:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 14:30.

How long is the ferry from Salerno to Messina?

Ferries from Salerno to Messina sail in around 9 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Salerno Messina Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Salerno to Messina provided by Caronte & Tourist. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Salerno to Messina?

The price of a ferry from Salerno to Messina typically range between $120* and $679*. On average the Salerno Messina ferry is $495*. The cheapest Salerno Messina ferry prices start from $120*. The average price for a foot passenger is $119*. The average price for a car is $500*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

What is the distance from Salerno to Messina?

The distance between Salerno to Messina is approximately 175 miles (282km) or 152 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Salerno to Messina with a car?

Yes, Salerno Messina ferries allow cars onboard with Caronte & Tourist between Salerno and Messina. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Salerno and Messina use our Deal Finder.

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

Caronte & Tourist allow foot passengers on Salerno Messina ferries.

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

Caronte & Tourist allow pets on ferries from Salerno to Messina. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Italy to Sicily page.
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Salerno - Messina Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryItaly
Destination CountrySicily
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCaronte & Tourist
Average Price$495
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration9 h
Fastest Sailing Duration9 h
First Ferry13:30
Last Ferry14:30
Distance152 Nautical Miles

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

Salerno to Messina Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Salerno to Messina?

    The ferry crossing time from Salerno to Messina is approximately 9 hours. 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 Salerno to Messina?

    Salerno to Messina ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Salerno to Messina is $495. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Salerno to Messina?

    Caronte & Tourist provide the ferries from Salerno to Messina.

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

    Book ferries from Salerno 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 Salerno to Messina?

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

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Salerno to Messina with

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

    The distance from Salerno to Messina is 152 nautical miles.

Salerno Guide

The Italian city of Salerno is located on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is the capital of the Salerno region of Italy, and is close to the Amalfi Coast. The town is well known as the home of the first medical school in the world, the Schola Medica Salernitana. The city, which is the cultural hub of the region is popular with visitors who enjoy strolling around the city taking in the wonderful sights, many of which are located close to the city centre. The city is characterised by beautiful pedestrian street, large piazzas and lovely shops.

The city is located in the centre of a geographical triangle nicknamed the Tourist Triangle of the 3 P's, whose corners take in the towns of Pompeii, Paestum and Positano. Because of this there are many points of interest including the Lungomare Trieste (Trieste Seafront Promenade), the Castello di Arechi (Arechi's Castle), the Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Museo Didattico della Scuola Medica Salernitana (the Educational Museum of the Salernitan Medical School).


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.

Salerno to Messina Ferry Timetables

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


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Caronte & Tourist 13:30 22:30 9 hours Mon, Tue
Caronte & Tourist 14:30 23:30 9 hours Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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