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Ferry from Messina to Stromboli

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Messina to Stromboli. Messina Stromboli ferries cost between £51 and £188, 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 Stromboli ferries.

Messina Stromboli Ferry Times

The first Messina Stromboli 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 Stromboli?

The Messina Stromboli ferry trip can take around 1 hour 50 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 50 minutes with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Messina Stromboli Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Messina Stromboli Ferry Prices

Messina Stromboli ferry prices typically range between £51* and £188*. The average price is typically £95*. The cheapest Messina Stromboli ferry prices start from £51*. The average price for a foot passenger is £95*.

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 Stromboli?

The distance between Messina to Stromboli is approximately 46.3 miles (74.5km) or 40 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Messina Stromboli ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Messina to Stromboli 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 - Stromboli Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationSicily
DestinationAeolian Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price£95
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings20
Average Sailing Duration1 h 50 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 50 m
First Ferry06:45
Last Ferry15:00
Distance40 Nautical Miles

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

Messina to Stromboli Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Messina to Stromboli?

    The ferry crossing time from Messina to Stromboli is approximately 1 hour 50 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 Stromboli?

    Messina to Stromboli ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Messina to Stromboli is £95. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Messina to Stromboli?

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

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

    Book ferries from Messina to Stromboli 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 Stromboli?

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

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

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

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

    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 Stromboli?

    The distance from Messina to Stromboli 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.


Stromboli Guide

The Italian island of Stromboli is located off the coast of Sicily and lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian group of islands. Visitors to the island tend to have three options of things to do. The first is to wander the pretty streets of the island's main village and soak up the lovely views that are on offer, however, the island's crater is not visible from the village. Next, visitors enjoy taking a boat trip around to Sciara del Fuoco which is a deep black lava scar down the side of the volcano, and is a good place to see Stromboli's explosions, especially after dark. The third activity, and not for the faint hearted or the unfit, is to climb the volcano and see eruptions close up!

Some ferry and hydrofoil services from Sicily and the mainland stop at Stromboli. Alternatively travellers can change on the island of Lipari for a connecting ferry. Stromboli is north-east of the other Aeolian Islands, and the hydrofoils from Lipari can take as much as 1 hour and 40 minutes. Services from Messina in Sicily take just under 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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