Messina Ferry Port
Messina ferry port is located in Sicily (Sicilia), Tyrrhenian Sea , Italy.
Ferry routes to and from Messina are currently served by 2 companies: Liberty Lines and Caronte & Tourist, going to 3 destinations. In the high season there are 56 or 57 crossings per day. In the low season there are 55 or 56 crossings per day. Journey times are between 20 minutes and 9 hours depending on the route.There are 3 ferry routes passing through the port of Messina; 2 accept cars, all accept bicycles and all accept pets on board.
Ferry destinations from Messina Ferry Port
Ferry destinations to Messina Ferry Port
Map of Messina Ferry Routes
Here is the port location map with all available ferry crossings - right click on the map to save the image:
Indirect ferry connections
From Messina
- From Messina to Palermo via Salerno
To Messina
- From Palermo to Messina via Salerno
Messina ferry port address and GPS coordinates
Messina Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 99122 Messina, Sicilia, ItalyGPS location coordinates: 38°11'20.8"N 15°33'46.9"E
Nearest airports to Messina Ferry Port
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airport - CTA (91 km)
- Falcone Borsellino Airport - PMO (216 km)
- Malta International Airport - MLA (277 km)
Nearest Train (Railway) Stations to Messina Ferry Port
- Palermo Centrale, P.za Giulio Cesare, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy (192 km)
Alternative ferry ports to Messina
Here is the list of the alternative (nearest) ferry ports to check any other ferry connection that suits your travel plan:- Villa San Giovanni Ferry Port, Italy, Italy (7 km)
- Reggio Calabria Ferry Port, Italy, Italy (11 km)
- Milazzo Ferry Port, Sicily (Sicilia), Italy (28 km)
- Vibo Valentia Ferry Port, Italy, Italy (76 km)
- Termini Imerese (Palermo) Ferry Port, Sicily (Sicilia), Italy (164 km)
Some Ferry Travel Tips
Passenger Traffic in Messina ferry port
Passenger traffic from 2004 to 2021. Figures represent total annual passengers. Check out the passenger traffic numbers, covering transportation by ferries, passenger boats, and ships. The figures are giving you an idea of the activity and flow of travelers who have passed through this port over the years.
How many passengers use Messina ferry port per year?
8.3 million passengers used Messina ferry port in 2021, which is 7% higher than the 7.7 million in 2020, indicating continued growth in ferry traffic.
Comparing with 2004, when 10.1 million passengers used the port, traffic has decreased by 19% over the last 17 years, indicating a long-term decline. On average, passenger numbers changed by -1.2% per year during this period.
The record year for Messina ferry port was 2019, with 11.7 million passengers - the highest in the dataset.
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