Villa San Giovanni – Messina
Ferries to Sicily
Villa San Giovanni – Messina
Ferries to Sicily
The Villa San Giovanni to Messina ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Villa San Giovanni to Messina takes approximately 20 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The Villa San Giovanni to Messina ferry sails in approximately 20 minutes.
There are around 371 weekly sailings from Villa San Giovanni to Messina.
Caronte & Tourist provide 54 sailings daily, 371 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Villa San Giovanni Port at approximately 00:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:40. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina is with Caronte & Tourist in 20 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Messina usually cost around $74.42.
There are overnight ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Messina. The first overnight ferry leaves the port of Villa San Giovanni at 01:20 and arrives in Messina at 01:40.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Messina.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Messina.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Villa San Giovanni to Messina ferry with Caronte & Tourist.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Villa San Giovanni Messina 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 Villa San Giovanni to Messina can vary between $14.09 and $102.02 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $9.04, with prices ranging from $5 and $21. The average price of a car passenger is $86.78, 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 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 Villa San Giovanni to Messina.
Yes, a day trip from Villa San Giovanni to Messina 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 Messina and return to Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni to Messina is by ferry. With 54 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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| Villa San Giovanni - Messina Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Sicily | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caronte & Tourist | |
| Average Price | $72 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 54 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 371 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 20 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:40 | |
| Distance | 5 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.
