- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano Luigi Bernabò Brea
Island museum on nearby Lipari presenting Aeolian archaeology from prehistory to classical eras; a strong cultural excursion from Rinella.
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Milazzo to Rinella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milazzo to Rinella will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 3 ferries from Milazzo to Rinella, including 3 direct services.
On Sat 07 Nov the direct ferries cover the 51 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 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.

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Ferries from Milazzo to Rinella run on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 71 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 20:20. The fastest ferry covers the 27 nautical miles (51 km) distance in 45m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Milazzo to Rinella are available to foot passengers.


Distance 27 nautical miles (51 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 71 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 0:50 |
Last ferry 20:20 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milazzo to Rinella.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival time 09:45 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:45 | Arrival time 07:55 | Duration 2h10 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:45 | Arrival time 09:55 | Duration 3h10 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival time 18:55 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival time 08:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival time 14:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days fri, sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival time 15:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival time 10:05 | Duration 3h35 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival time 23:25 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival time 14:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival time 15:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival time 19:35 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival time 16:05 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 18:15 | Arrival time 19:05 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days mon, tue, wed, thu, sat, sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 19:15 | Arrival time 20:55 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival time 16:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival time 18:05 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days mon, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival time 15:30 | Duration 2h45 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival time 10:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days mon, sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival time 11:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival time 09:35 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days fri |
The table below shows live departures for Milazzo to Rinella ferries for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h55 | 10:25 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 9:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 9:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 10:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 11:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h55 | 12:25 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 12:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 11:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 13:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:30 Port of Milazzo | 2h00 | 14:30 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 13:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 14:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 Port of Messina | 3h35 | 16:20 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 Port of Messina | 2h45 | 15:30 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 Port of Messina | 2h30 | 15:15 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 Port of Messina | 3h20 | 16:05 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 2h30 | 16:00 Port of Filicudi | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 14:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 14:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 3h05 | 16:35 Port of Alicudi | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 2h00 | 15:30 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 13:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h45 | 15:15 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h35 | 15:35 Port of Panarea | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h00 | 15:00 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 15:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h45 | 16:15 Port of Panarea | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 14:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 15:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 16:05 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:00 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 15:50 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 16:40 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h55 | 16:55 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 16:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 16:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 15:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 17:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 18:05 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 18:20 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
F. LIPPI | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 18:55 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h50 | 19:05 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h35 | 18:50 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
F. LIPPI | 17:15 Port of Milazzo | 2h15 | 19:30 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 18:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 19:35 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 18:30 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 19:20 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 18:30 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 20:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 19:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h40 | 20:55 Port of Rinella | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 19:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h05 | 20:20 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 19:15 Port of Milazzo | 1h55 | 21:10 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 19:15 Port of Milazzo | 0h50 | 20:05 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
HELGA | 21:00 Port of Milazzo | 1h50 | 22:50 Port of Vulcano | 0 changesdirect | |
HELGA | 21:00 Port of Milazzo | 2h25 | 23:25 Port of Lipari | 0 changesdirect | |
HELGA | 21:00 Port of Milazzo | 3h30 | 0:30 Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Island museum on nearby Lipari presenting Aeolian archaeology from prehistory to classical eras; a strong cultural excursion from Rinella.
Section of the Lipari museum dedicated to volcanic history, explaining the geology that shaped the Aeolian Islands.
Museum area displaying classical finds from the islands, useful for understanding trade, settlement and daily life in antiquity.
Rinella’s black-sand beach and waterfront promenade, ideal for swimming, sunset walks and views of ferries arriving in the bay.
Quiet village centre with whitewashed houses and lanes descending to the sea, offering an authentic small-island atmosphere.
Traditional inland village above Rinella, pleasant for a walk among old houses, churches and broad views over Salina.
Pane cunzato is a seasoned bread with tomatoes, capers, olive oil, oregano and often cheese or anchovies, a classic Aeolian island meal for beach days and boat trips.
Insalata eoliana combines tomatoes, capers, olives, onion, oregano and sometimes potatoes. It reflects the islands’ simple produce-led cooking and caper-growing tradition.
Caponata eoliana is the Aeolian take on sweet-sour aubergine with tomatoes, celery, olives and capers, showcasing the islands’ preserved and sun-ripened ingredients.
Established hotel restaurant above Rinella with refined Aeolian cooking, sea views and a quieter atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional Aeolian restaurant in Rinella known for seafood, caper-based dishes and a relaxed terrace setting near the waterfront.
Casual seafront spot in Rinella for granita, light lunches, fish dishes and drinks, popular for an easy meal close to the beach and harbour.
Moderate for the Aeolian Islands: stays and ferries can be pricey in peak season, while simple meals and cafés remain fairly manageable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Porto di Rinella -> Porto di Lipari, Lipari
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