The cheapest and fastest ferries from Messina to Lipari
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Messina to Lipari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Lipari will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Messina for Lipari every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 06 Dec the direct ferries cover the 60 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 50 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.






Messina to Lipari Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival Time 15:15 | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Messina to Lipari ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Lipari ferries for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIRELLA MORACE | 11:45 Port of Messina | 2h30 | 14:15 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:45 Messina | 3h50 | 08:35 Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Messina to Lipari
Ferries from Messina to Lipari run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:10, the last at 18:30. The fastest ferry covers the 32 nautical miles (60 km) distance in 2h 25m. There are 13 sailings per week. Ferries from Messina to Lipari are available to foot passengers.

Distance 32 nautical miles (60 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 13 |
Fastest ferry 2h 25m |
First ferry 06:10 |
Last ferry 18:30 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Liberty Lines from Messina to LipariYou can travel by ferry between Messina to Lipari with Liberty Lines for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Liberty Lines
FAQs: Messina to Lipari ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Lipari 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 Lipari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Messina, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Lipari, located 0.4 miles (674 m) away from the city centre.
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