Messina – Stromboli
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Messina – Stromboli
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Messina and Stromboli. The Messina Stromboli ferry is operated by
The earliest ferry from Messina to Stromboli typically departs Messina at about 06:45. The average sailing time of a Messina Stromboli ferry is approximately 2h 41m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 50m.
Ferry prices for Messina Stromboli ferries typically range between €56* and €171*. The average price is around €112*. The cheapest ferry prices from Messina to Stromboli start from €31*. The average price for a foot passenger is €112*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Messina to Stromboli is approximately 46.3 miles (74.5km), or 40.2 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Messina and Stromboli
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Messina to Stromboli with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
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| Messina - Stromboli Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Liberty Lines Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | 112 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 17 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 40 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
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.
