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Ferry from Messina to Panarea

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Messina to Panarea. Messina Panarea ferries cost between £49 and £152, 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 Panarea ferries.

Messina Panarea Ferry Times

The first Messina Panarea ferry typically departs from Messina at around 06:45. The last ferry usually departs at 15:00.

How long is the ferry from Messina to Panarea?

The Messina Panarea 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 Panarea Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 20 weekly sailings from Messina to Panarea provided by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Messina Panarea Ferry Prices

Messina Panarea ferry prices typically range between £49* and £152*. The average price is typically £98*. The cheapest Messina Panarea ferry prices start from £49*. The average price for a foot passenger is £98*.

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 Panarea?

The distance between Messina to Panarea is approximately 45.0 miles (72.4km) or 39 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Messina Panarea ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Messina to Panarea 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 - Panarea Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationSicily
DestinationAeolian Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price£98
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings20
Average Sailing Duration2 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 25 m
First Ferry06:45
Last Ferry15:00
Distance39 Nautical Miles

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

Messina to Panarea Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Messina to Panarea?

    The ferry crossing time from Messina to Panarea 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 Panarea?

    Messina to Panarea ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Messina to Panarea is £98. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Panarea?

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

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

    Book ferries from Messina to Panarea 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 Panarea?

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

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

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

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

    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 Panarea?

    The distance from Messina to Panarea is 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.


Panarea Guide

Panarea is an Italian island that lies off the north eastern coast of the island of Sicily and is the second smallest of the Aeolian islands which are a group of volcanic islands. The island is popular with tourists who go there to enjoy its beaches and lovely scenery and for a small island, it is surprisingly well equipped. San Pietro on the island's east coast is the landing beach for the island and is also where most services and facilities are located. There is also a small port that caters for ships, hydrofoils, fishing vessels and pleasure boats.

Among the beaches on the island are Cala Junco, in the south of the island and is accessible both by sea and by land along a path that leads to the beach. Along the road to Cala Junco you can also reach the beach of Cala degli Zimmari. These are the only two beaches on the island accessible by land.

The small port accommodates ferries departing to Napoli and Milazzo.

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