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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
34 m
Ferries on 18 Sept
18
Distance
52 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £3.
Fast ferries
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 18 ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina, including 18 direct services.
On Fri 18 Sept the direct ferries cover the 52 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 35 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.
LIBERTY LINES17:550h30Port of Reggio Calabria18:25Port of Messina£31One-way0 changes- LIBERTY LINES7:000h35Port of Reggio Calabria7:35Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES8:300h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES20:200h35Port of Reggio Calabria20:55Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES12:200h35Port of Reggio Calabria12:55Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES17:550h30Port of Reggio Calabria18:25Port of Messina£31One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES7:000h35Port of Reggio Calabria7:35Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES8:300h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES20:200h35Port of Reggio Calabria20:55Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES12:200h35Port of Reggio Calabria12:55Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Villa San Giovanni to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 28 nautical miles (52 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price | £24 Average Price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is a ferry with an average price of £4.
This is compared to other travel options from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina:
A ferry is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina costing on average £8.
A ferry is £20 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina costing on average £24.
The fastest way to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is by ferry with an average journey time of 35m.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 52m.
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina including taking a coach, train and ferry.
Villa San Giovanni to Taormina Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 21:20 | Arrival Time 21:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 23:20 | Arrival Time 23:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20 | Arrival Time 06:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:10 | Arrival Time 07:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival Time 17:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:50 | Arrival Time 11:25 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival Time 15:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:50 | Arrival Time 08:20 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 11:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:10 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 07:35 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 20:20 | Arrival Time 20:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:45 | Arrival Time 08:20 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:25 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 22:20 | Arrival Time 22:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:10 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 14:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 18:20 | Arrival Time 18:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 12:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 17:55 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 16:20 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:50 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 10:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:05 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Villa San Giovanni to Taormina ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Villa San Giovanni to Taormina ferries for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY LINES | 20:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 20:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 21:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 21:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 23:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 23:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| LIBERTY LINES | 6:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 6:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 7:35 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 7:45 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 8:20 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 9:05 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 9:25 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 10:00 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 10:50 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 11:25 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 12:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 12:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 13:45 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 14:20 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 14:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 14:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 15:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 15:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 16:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 16:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 17:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 17:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 17:55 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h30 | 18:25 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 18:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 18:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 19:00 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 19:35 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina
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Ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina run on average 15 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 14 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 28 nautical miles (52 km) distance in 30m. There are 84 sailings per week. Ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina are available to foot passengers.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Distance 28 nautical miles (52 km) |
Average sailing duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Ferries per day 15 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 84 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 5:30 |
Last ferry 23:20 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: Liberty Lines from Villa San Giovanni to TaorminaYou can travel by ferry between Villa San Giovanni to Taormina with Liberty Lines for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Liberty Lines
About
Liberty Lines, an Italian ferry operator founded in 1993, specializes in high-speed vessels, offering a range of classes from economy to premium. Their fleet includes hydrofoils and catamarans, equipped with modern amenities such as air-conditioned lounges, snack bars, and spacious seating areas. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, cabins, and vehicle transport options. Liberty Lines is renowned for its top routes, connecting Sicily with the Aeolian Islands, the Aegadian Islands, and the Pelagie Islands, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking efficient and comfortable maritime transport in the Mediterranean.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Liberty Lines Duration
30m
Cheapest Liberty Lines Price
£3
Additional luggage
One piece of hand luggage included. Additional luggage subject to fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar and vending machines available
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels available, assistance for boarding and disembarking
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled
Cabin reservation
Must be booked in advance, subject to availability
Car on board
Complete guide to Taormina
Things to do in Taormina
Discover the best of Taormina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taormina trip today.
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Palazzo Ciampoli
Compact museum in Palazzo Ciampoli presenting archaeological exhibitions in a restored historic building near the centre.
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Palazzo Corvaja
Art venue for temporary exhibitions inside a medieval palace. Worth visiting for the architecture and changing cultural programme.
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Corso Umberto
Taormina’s main pedestrian street, lined with historic buildings, shops and churches. Ideal for a first walk through the old town.
- Must visit
Piazza IX Aprile
Elegant square beside San Giuseppe church and the clock tower, with terraces overlooking the coastline and Mount Etna.
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Villa Comunale di Taormina
Public garden created by Florence Trevelyan, with exotic plants, shaded paths and viewpoints over the sea and the theatre area.
Arancini
Crisp rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese, then fried. A Sicilian street-food classic found across the island, including Taormina.
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Pasta Alla Norma
Fresh pasta with fried aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta. Named for Catania-born opera Norma and deeply rooted in eastern Sicilian cooking.
- Vegetarian
Cannoli Siciliani
Sweet ricotta-filled pastry tubes, often with pistachio or candied fruit. One of Sicily’s most iconic desserts and a staple in Taormina pastry shops.
Principe Cerami
Refined dining with Sicilian seafood and seasonal tasting menus, served in an elegant setting with views over the Taormina coastline.
BamBar
Historic casual venue known for Sicilian pastries, granita and light meals, with a Belle Époque atmosphere in the heart of Taormina.
Ristorante La Griglia
Established restaurant near Porta Messina specialising in fresh fish, shellfish and Sicilian recipes, with polished but relaxed service.
Euro (€)
Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or simple local dishes.
- Mid-range
- €25-40 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave 5-10% for excellent service. Cafés: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
FAQs: Villa San Giovanni to Taormina ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina 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 Taormina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is £3; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is 30m to travel the 52 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina leaves at 5:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina leaves at 23:20.
Yes, there are 14 direct ferries a day from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina with Liberty Lines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is possible with Liberty Lines. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina, you can count on Liberty Lines for the best way to get you to Taormina. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Taormina from Villa San Giovanni is worth doing with a journey time of 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina including taking a coach, train and ferry.
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