Messina – Reggio Calabria
Ferry to Italy
Messina – Reggio Calabria
Ferry to Italy
You can get a ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria. Ferries from Messina to Reggio Calabria are available all year round. With around 16 daily and 108 weekly sailings, there's plenty of options to choose from.
Messina to Reggio Calabria first ferry: departs Messina at 05:30.
Messina to Reggio Calabria last ferry: departs Messina at around 22:30.
Bear in mind that the Messina Reggio Calabria ferry times can vary by season. We recommend checking the latest Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry timetable before you book.
How long the Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry is depends on whether you’re travelling on a Messina Reggio Calabria fast ferry or conventional ferry. The Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry duration is usually around 30 minutes on average.
Average Messina Reggio Calabria ferry time: 30 minutes
The fastest ferries from Messina to Reggio Calabria take 30 minutes.
Ferries from Messina to Reggio Calabria are provided by 1 ferry company; Liberty Lines Fast Ferries with 16 daily and 108 weekly sailings. Bear in mind, the Messina Reggio Calabria ferry timetable can change throughout the seasons, with more options available in the summer months.
Ferry frequency: the Messina ferry to Reggio Calabria runs all year round
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: 16 daily sailings and 108 weekly sailings
Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry prices can vary depending on the ferry company you're travelling with and the season you're travelling in.
Average Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry cost: £11.57
Messina to Reggio Calabria distance: approximately 7.6 miles (12.2km) or 7 nautical miles.
With an average crossing time of 30 minutes, it is possible to do a Messina to Reggio Calabria day trip.
No, you cannot get the ferry from Calabria to Sicily with a car.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry.
Messina Reggio Calabria foot passenger ferries: Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Foot passenger price: usually between £6 and £23
Cheapest foot passenger price: £3
Here's everything you need to know about taking your pet on the Messina to Reggio Calabria boat.
Pets are allowed on Messina ferries to Reggio Calabria. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
Pet-friendly operators:
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries
Pets are allowed on Messina ferries to Reggio Calabria. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
You will need the following things with you when travelling with your pet on a ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries:
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: prices can vary
You can travel with guide dogs and assistance dogs on the boat from Messina to Reggio Calabria. However, you must let the ferry company know at the time of booking. You may also have to present any necessary certificates if asked to do so on board.
We recommend booking in advance to find the cheapest ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria. Reggio Calabria to Reggio Calabria ferry prices vary depending on the season you’re travelling in. Most Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry prices are higher in the peak summer months between June to September. Ferries during these months can sell out so if you’re travelling from Messina to Reggio Calabria by boat in summer it’s always best to make your Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry booking in advance. Check out our special offers page for all the latest ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry from Messina to Reggio Calabria.
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Messina Reggio Calabria ferry tickets all year round. Check out our special offers page for more discounts and to get the cheapest Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry booking.
It all depends on the size of the ship but disembarking the ferry can take around 15-45 minutes.
If you're getting the Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry with luggage, then there are certain restrictions that may apply. The amount of luggage you can take on the Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry depends on the ferry company you are travelling with.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: 1 bag weighing up to 10kg with a maximum size of 60x40x20cm
There are a wide range of facilities available on board the ferry between Messina and Reggio Calabria. These include cafes, restaurants, bars and gift shops. Bear in mind that each ship’s facilities will vary.
The accommodation and seating on the Messina to Reggio Calabria boat differs depending on the ferry company and how long the journey is. Prices are also dependent on the company you travel with and the size of your cabin.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: no cabins are available on board. However, there are comfortable airplane type seats and a business class section.
Yes, the ferries from Messina to Reggio Calabria are suitable for people with reduced mobility. The exact facilities on board will depend on the ship you’re travelling on. It's best to inform the ferry company at the time of booking to see if they can accommodate any requests.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: vessels are equipped for those with reduced mobility with facilities including dedicated seating, call buttons and accessible toilets.
We recommend arriving at Messina port at least 1 hour before departure. However, if you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before departure to allow time for parking. Wherever you’re travelling from, you should allow plenty of time to get to the port in case of traffic.
Your Messina Reggio Calabria tickets will be sent by email. You will then need to check in with the ferry company before you travel and you may receive an additional boarding pass.
The latest check-in time for your Messina to Reggio Calabria ferry booking should be in your confirmation email.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries: at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure
Yes, parking is available at Messina port.
By car: From Palermo, take the motorway A/20 Messina-Palermo. Exit at Messina Boccetta and then follow the signs to the port.
By train: Messina train station is located around 100m from the port.
By foot: The port is just a short walk from the centre.
Reggio Calabria ferry port is located close to the city centre. You can walk to the train station in around 10-15 minutes. Public buses connect the port with the surrounding area. There are also taxis available at the port too.
If you're travelling by car, standard speed limits in Italy are as follows:
Built-up areas: 50 km/h or 31mph
Outside built-up areas: 90km/h or 56mph
Dual carriageways: 110km/h or 68mph
Motorways: 130km/h or 80mph
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| Messina - Reggio Calabria Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | £9* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 15 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 93 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| First Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:40 | |
| Distance | 6 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
