Messina – Villa San Giovanni
Ferries to Italy
Messina – Villa San Giovanni
Ferries to Italy
The Messina to Villa San Giovanni ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Messina to Villa San Giovanni takes approximately 20 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The Messina to Villa San Giovanni ferry sails in approximately 20 minutes.
There are around 368 weekly sailings from Messina to Villa San Giovanni.
Caronte & Tourist provide 53 sailings daily, 368 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Messina Port at approximately 00:40 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:20. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Messina to Villa San Giovanni is with Caronte & Tourist in 20 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Messina to Villa San Giovanni usually cost around $56.18.
There are overnight ferries from Messina to Villa San Giovanni. The first overnight ferry leaves the port of Messina at 00:20 and arrives in Villa San Giovanni at 01:00.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Messina to Villa San Giovanni.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Messina to Villa San Giovanni.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Messina to Villa San Giovanni ferry with Caronte & Tourist.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Messina Villa San Giovanni ferry with Caronte & Tourist.
Passengers travelling with Caronte & Tourist can bring 1 piece of carry-on luggage at no extra cost, with a maximum weight of 20 kg. Children travelling on a half-fare ticket may bring luggage up to 10 kg. Please do not exceed this allowance otherwise you may be charged more.
The price of a ferry from Messina to Villa San Giovanni can vary between $9.03 and $100.07 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $9.02, with prices ranging from $5 and $21. The average price of a car passenger is $83.11, with prices ranging from $44 and $100. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 April 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Villa San Giovanni ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Messina to Villa San Giovanni.
Yes, a day trip from Messina to Villa San Giovanni by ferry is quick and easy. Ferries run every 20 to 40 minutes throughout the day, with the crossing taking only about 20 minutes. The service operates year-round and is used by both passengers and vehicles. You can easily spend several hours in Villa San Giovanni and return to Messina the same day, making it a convenient and flexible option for a short trip across the Strait of Messina.
The best way to travel from Messina to Villa San Giovanni is by ferry. With 53 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Messina - Villa San Giovanni Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sicily | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caronte & Tourist | |
| Average Price | $56 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 53 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 368 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 20 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:20 | |
| Distance | 5 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
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.
