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Ferry from Messina to Lipari

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Messina to Lipari. Messina Lipari ferries cost between £45 and £176, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Messina Lipari ferries.

Messina Lipari Ferry Times

The first Messina Lipari ferry typically departs from Messina at around 06:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Messina to Lipari?

The Messina Lipari ferry trip can take around 2 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 25 minutes with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Messina Lipari Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 17 weekly sailings from Messina to Lipari provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Messina Lipari Ferry Prices

Messina Lipari ferry prices typically range between £45* and £176*. The average price is typically £88*. The cheapest Messina Lipari ferry prices start from £45*. The average price for a foot passenger is £88*.

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.

How far is it from Messina to Lipari?

The distance between Messina to Lipari is approximately 45.9 miles (73.9km) or 40 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Messina Lipari ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Messina and Lipari.

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

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries ferries between Messina and Lipari.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Messina to Lipari with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sicily to Aeolian Islands page.
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Messina - Lipari Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationSicily
DestinationAeolian Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price£88
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings17
Average Sailing Duration2 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 25 m
First Ferry06:45
Last Ferry18:30
Distance40 Nautical Miles

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

Messina to Lipari Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Messina to Lipari?

    The ferry crossing time from Messina to Lipari is approximately 2 hours 30 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 Messina to Lipari?

    Messina to Lipari ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Messina to Lipari is £88. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Lipari?

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

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

    Book ferries from Messina to Lipari 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 Messina to Lipari?

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

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

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

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

    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 Messina to Lipari?

    The distance from Messina to Lipari is 40 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

Ferry Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


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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