Messina to Scilla ferry with Liberty Lines

Tue, Aug 04
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Messina to Scilla

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

zł16

Average price

zł18

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Ferries per day

20

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Messina to Scilla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Messina to Scilla will cost around zł18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł16.

Fast ferries

Of the 20 ferries that leave Messina for Scilla on Tue, Aug 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 04 the direct ferries cover the 16 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .

On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest ferries will take 30 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 LinesLIBERTY LINES
    12:00 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    12:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    zł161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    8:05 AM0h30
    Port of Messina
    8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria
    zł161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:50 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    6:20 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    zł161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    3:30 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    4:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    zł181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:30 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    6:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    zł181One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and ferry for Messina to Scilla

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Messina to Scilla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from zł16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of zł16, and a train costs an average of zł45.

Distance: 8 nautical miles (16 km)

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Ferry
Train

zł17

Average price

Cheapest

zł50

Average price

1h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

1h 50m

Average total duration

1h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Scilla is a ferry with an average price of zł17.

This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Scilla:

A ferry is zł33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Scilla costing on average zł50.

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Scilla is by bus with an average journey time of 20m.

Other travel options to Scilla take longer:

Ferry takes on average 29m.

Train takes on average 1h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Messina and Scilla including taking a train and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Messina to Scilla among Omio's users.

Messina to Scilla Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
06:10PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
01:30PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
06:20AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
08:40AM
Arrival Time
09:10AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
06:45AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
05:00PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
12:15PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
06:00AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
07:40AM
Arrival Time
08:10AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Operator
Liberty Lines
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
0h30
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun

Live departures

Messina to Scilla ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Messina to Scilla ferries for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES5:30 AM Port of Messina
0h30
6:00 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES6:15 AM Port of Messina
0h30
6:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES7:00 AM Port of Messina
0h30
7:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES7:40 AM Port of Messina
0h30
8:10 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES8:05 AM Port of Messina
0h30
8:35 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES8:40 AM Port of Messina
0h30
9:10 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES10:00 AM Port of Messina
0h30
10:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES11:30 AM Port of Messina
0h30
12:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES12:00 PM Port of Messina
0h30
12:30 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES1:00 PM Port of Messina
0h30
1:30 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES1:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
2:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES2:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
3:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES3:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
4:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES4:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
5:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES5:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
6:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES5:50 PM Port of Messina
0h30
6:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES6:10 PM Port of Messina
0h30
6:40 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES7:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
8:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES8:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
9:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES10:30 PM Port of Messina
0h30
11:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Messina to Scilla ferries with Omio?

Liberty Lines operates all ferries services from Messina to Scilla.
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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Messina to Scilla

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Ferries from Messina to Scilla run on average 18 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at zł16 if you book in advance.

There are 14 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 8 nautical miles (16 km) distance in 30m. There are 96 sailings per week. Ferries from Messina to Scilla 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
Official Omio partners on this route
Liberty Lines
Distance
8 nautical miles (16 km)
Average sailing duration
29m
Cheapest ticket price
zł16
Ferries per day
18
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
96
Fastest ferry
30m
First ferry
5:20 AM
Last ferry
11:20 PM
Foot passengers
Available
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
5 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 Messina to ScillaYou can travel by ferry between Messina to Scilla with Liberty Lines for as low as zł16. 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 Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
zł16
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
Learn more about Liberty Lines

Complete guide to Scilla

Things to do in Scilla

Discover the best of Scilla — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Scilla trip today.

  • Recommended

Museo del Castello Ruffo di Scilla

Small civic display inside the castle area presenting Scilla’s history, archaeology, and maritime identity.

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Sale Espositive Castello Ruffo

Castle exhibition rooms that often host temporary art and heritage displays with views over the Strait.

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Museo della Pesca

Local exhibition space focused on fishing traditions, boats, and the cultural life of Chianalea’s seafaring families.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for southern Italy: rooms rise in summer, seafood dining costs more, but local trains and simple meals stay fairly reasonable.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for pizza, panini, or simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€45-80 per person for seafood-focused dining.
Coffee
€1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.

FAQs: Ferry from Messina to Scilla

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Scilla 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 Scilla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Messina to Scilla can start from as little as zł16 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Messina to Scilla is zł17 ; 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 Messina to Scilla is 30m to travel the 9 miles (16 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 Messina to Scilla leaves at 5:20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Messina to Scilla leaves at 11:20 PM.
Yes, there are 14 direct ferries a day from Messina to Scilla with Liberty Lines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Messina to Scilla.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Messina to Scilla.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Messina to Scilla is possible with 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 book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Messina to Scilla, you can count on Liberty Lines for the best way to get you to Scilla. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Messina and Scilla and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Scilla from Messina 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 Messina to Scilla is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Messina and Scilla including taking a train and ferry.
Since both Messina and Scilla are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Messina to Scilla among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Scilla, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and near transportation hubs. Avoid accepting unsolicited help from strangers to prevent scams involving overcharging or fake services. It's advisable to use official taxi services and keep valuables secure to reduce the risk of pickpocketing.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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