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Ferry from Panarea to Messina

Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Panarea to Messina. Panarea Messina ferries cost between £45 and £97, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Panarea Messina ferries.

Panarea Messina Ferry Times

The first Panarea Messina ferry typically departs from Panarea at around 09:15. The last ferry usually departs at 18:50.

How long is the ferry from Panarea to Messina?

The Panarea Messina ferry trip can take around 2 hours 40 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.

Panarea Messina Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Panarea Messina Ferry Prices

Panarea Messina ferry prices typically range between £45* and £97*. The average price is typically £68*. The cheapest Panarea Messina ferry prices start from £45*. The average price for a foot passenger is £68*.

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 Panarea to Messina?

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

Can I travel by car on the Panarea Messina ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Panarea to Messina 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 Aeolian Islands to Sicily page.
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Panarea - Messina Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationAeolian Islands
DestinationSicily
No. of Operators1
OperatorsLiberty Lines Fast Ferries
Average Price£68
Average Daily Sailings3
Average Weekly Sailings20
Average Sailing Duration2 h 40 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 25 m
First Ferry09:15
Last Ferry18:50
Distance39 Nautical Miles

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

Panarea to Messina Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Panarea to Messina?

    The ferry crossing time from Panarea to Messina is approximately 2 hours 40 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 Panarea to Messina?

    Panarea to Messina ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Panarea to Messina is £68. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Panarea to Messina?

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

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

    Book ferries from Panarea 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 Panarea to Messina?

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

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

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

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

    The distance from Panarea to Messina is 39 nautical miles.

Panarea Guide

Located in the Aeolian group of islands, the Italian island of Panarea is the second smallest in the island chain, which is located to the north of Sicily. There are around 300 inhabitants on the small island although this number increases during the summer months in order to cater for visiting tourists. The island, popular with celebrities, has some thermal springs close to the village of Punta di Peppre e Maria which attracts people to the island. So too does the island's crystal clear waters with scuba divers. There are only two beaches on the island that can be accessed by land. The beach of Cala Junco is in the southern part of the island and is accessed along a path that leads to the beach. It can also be accessed from the sea. The second beach, Cala degli Zimmari, is located just along the road from the first. Other beaches on the island include Lisca Bianca, Basiluzzo and Spinazzola.

From the island's small port ferries depart to Napoli and Milazzo.


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.

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