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Museo Civico Archeologico Eoliano
Small civic museum presenting the island’s archaeology, local history and traditional material culture in Malfa.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
25 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
25 m
Ferries on 20 Oct
30
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lipari to Salina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lipari to Salina will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £8.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 30 ferries from Lipari to Salina, including 30 direct services.
On Tue 20 Oct the direct ferries cover the 15 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LIBERTY LINESFerries from Lipari to Salina run on average 25 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 25 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest ferry covers the 8 nautical miles (15 km) distance in 20m. There are 11 sailings per week. Ferries from Lipari to Salina are available to foot passengers.


Distance 8 nautical miles (15 km) |
Average sailing duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Ferries per day 25 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 20m |
First ferry 0:50 |
Last ferry 23:35 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:40 | Arrival Time 07:10 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:55 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:45 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 20:25 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 17:05 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 20:10 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 11:55 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 23:40 | Arrival Time 00:35 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 17:10 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 18:25 | Arrival Time 18:50 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 09:16 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 0h54 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 10:15 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 11:10 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:45 | Arrival Time 12:25 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 14:10 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 14:45 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:35 | Arrival Time 16:05 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:50 | Arrival Time 08:30 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
The table below shows live departures for Lipari to Salina ferries for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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LIBERTY LINES | 13:45 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 14:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:45 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 14:30 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:45 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 15:15 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:45 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 15:30 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
SOFIA M | 15:35 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 16:05 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
SOFIA M | 15:35 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 16:20 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 16:15 Port of Lipari | 0h40 | 16:55 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 16:15 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 16:40 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 16:45 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 17:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LAURANA | 17:05 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 17:50 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 18:25 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 18:50 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 18:25 Port of Lipari | 0h40 | 19:05 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
SOFIA M | 19:40 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 20:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 20:25 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 20:55 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 20:25 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 21:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
HELGA | 23:40 Port of Lipari | 0h55 | 0:35 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
LIBERTY LINES | 6:40 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 7:10 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:40 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 7:25 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:55 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 8:25 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:55 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 8:40 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:00 Port of Lipari | 0h30 | 8:30 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:00 Port of Lipari | 0h45 | 8:45 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:45 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 9:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
HELGA | 9:15 Port of Lipari | 1h00 | 10:15 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
NEREA | 9:15 Port of Lipari | 0h55 | 10:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:45 Port of Lipari | 0h40 | 10:25 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:45 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 10:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 11:45 Port of Lipari | 0h40 | 12:25 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 11:45 Port of Lipari | 0h25 | 12:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
A. DA MESSINA | 11:55 Port of Lipari | 1h25 | 13:20 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
A. DA MESSINA | 11:55 Port of Lipari | 0h50 | 12:45 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Small civic museum presenting the island’s archaeology, local history and traditional material culture in Malfa.
Museum space dedicated to migration stories from the Aeolian Islands, offering a human view of Salina’s past.
Compact ethnographic collection illustrating island domestic life, crafts and customs in a traditional local setting.
Salina’s best-known coastal hamlet, with a small lake, sea views and an easy promenade popular at sunset.
Dramatic western village with clifftop views, black-pebble shore and a memorable setting above the sea.
Lively main settlement and harbour area, useful for a stroll among shops, ferries, sea views and island architecture.
Pane cunzato is seasoned bread topped with olive oil, tomatoes, capers, oregano and often local cheese or anchovies; a simple Aeolian classic.
Insalata eoliana combines potatoes, tomatoes, onions, capers, olives and oregano. It showcases the island’s capers and Mediterranean pantry.
Cucunci are the pickled fruit of the caper plant, larger and milder than capers. Salina is especially known for high-quality capers and cucunci.
Refined Aeolian cooking with a strong focus on local ingredients, seafood and capers, served in an elegant setting at Lingua.
Popular seafront venue in Lingua known for pane cunzato, granita and light island dishes in a casual, scenic atmosphere.
Established restaurant and pizzeria serving seafood, pasta and Sicilian staples in a relaxed setting near Santa Marina Salina.
Moderate for Sicily’s islands: rooms and ferries raise costs in peak season, while casual dining and local transport stay fairly manageable.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Official public transport app
Porto di Santa Marina Salina -> Piazza Santa Marina, Santa Marina Salina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lipari to Salina by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lipari to Salina ferries use the to Port of Santa Marina Salina port pair, with some services arriving at Rinella. Use this guide to compare Lipari and Salina ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Santa Marina Salina is 2 km from Salina city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Santa Marina Salina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis and WC.
Food options include: Ristorante Portobello (0.2km), Trattoria Cucinotta (0.3km), Da Alfredo (0.5km)
Available at Port of Santa Marina Salina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Rinella is 1 km from Salina city centre. Public transport options include:
Rinella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Gaetano (0.3km), Trattoria da Paolino (0.4km), Bar La Vela (0.5km)
Available at Rinella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rinella.
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