Reggio Calabria – Messina
Ferries to Sicily
Reggio Calabria – Messina
Ferries to Sicily
The Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Reggio Calabria to Messina takes approximately 35 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry can range between 30 minutes and 35 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 101 weekly sailings from Reggio Calabria to Messina.
Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide 15 sailings daily, 101 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Reggio Calabria Port at approximately 06:20 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:20. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina is with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries in 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Reggio Calabria to Messina usually cost around $15.69.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Reggio Calabria to Messina.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Reggio Calabria to Messina.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Reggio Calabria to Messina with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
The average price to bring pets on the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina is approximately $18.
Unfortunately, there are no car ferries available from Reggio Calabria to Messina.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Reggio Calabria Messina ferry with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
Liberty Lines (hydrofoil service) typically allows one piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg, with maximum dimensions of 60 x 40 x 20 cm. Passengers with vehicles can bring unlimited luggage, but can only access it before and after the crossing.
The price of a ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina can vary between $7.62 and $30.55 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $15.24, with prices ranging from $4 and $31. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 May 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 Messina ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Reggio Calabria to Messina.
Yes, you can easily take a day trip from Reggio Calabria to Messina by ferry. The crossing is short—about 20 to 30 minutes—with frequent daily departures operated by companies like Liberty Lines. Ferries run from early morning to late evening, allowing plenty of time to explore Messina and return the same day. It’s a convenient and scenic way to experience both sides of the Strait of Messina.
The best way to travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina is by ferry. With 15 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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| Reggio Calabria - Messina Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Sicily | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $15 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 15 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 101 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 06:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:20 | |
| Distance | 7 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 May 2025.
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.
