- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano Luigi Bernabò Brea
The flagship museum of the Aeolian Islands, famous for prehistoric, Greek, and volcanic collections within Lipari's acropolis complex.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Ferries per day
30
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santa Marina Salina to Lipari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Marina Salina to Lipari will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 30 ferries that leave Santa Marina Salina for Lipari on Sat, Aug 08, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 08 the direct ferries cover the 13 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sat, Aug 08 the slowest ferries will take 25 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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LIBERTY LINESFerries from Santa Marina Salina to Lipari run on average 27 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest ferry covers the 7 nautical miles (13 km) distance in 25m. There are 118 sailings per week. Ferries from Santa Marina Salina to Lipari are available to foot passengers.

Distance 7 nautical miles (13 km) |
Average sailing duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 118 |
Fastest ferry 25m |
First ferry 12:50 AM |
Last ferry 11:40 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h49 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h49 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Marina Salina to Lipari ferries for tomorrow, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BRIDGE | 12:50 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h55 | 1:45 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:00 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h45 | 5:45 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:15 AM Port of Rinella | 0h30 | 5:45 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:00 AM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 6:40 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:15 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 6:40 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:05 AM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 7:45 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:20 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 7:45 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:40 AM Port of Rinella | 0h30 | 8:10 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 AM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 9:10 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:45 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 9:10 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:50 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h45 | 10:35 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:05 AM Port of Rinella | 0h30 | 10:35 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LAURANA | 11:05 AM Port of Rinella | 0h50 | 11:55 AM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
BRIDGE | 11:20 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 11:35 AM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 12:00 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:30 PM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 1:10 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 1:10 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 PM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 1:25 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
F. LIPPI | 12:55 PM Port of Rinella | 1h25 | 2:20 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 1:00 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 1:25 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
F. LIPPI | 1:31 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h49 | 2:20 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 3:15 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h30 | 3:45 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 3:45 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 4:10 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
A. DA MESSINA | 3:55 PM Port of Rinella | 0h50 | 4:45 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:35 PM Port of Rinella | 0h40 | 5:15 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:50 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 5:15 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
NEREA | 4:51 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h49 | 5:40 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
DANIELA MORACE | 6:45 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 7:10 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 PM Port of Rinella | 0h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:30 PM Port of Santa Marina Salina | 0h25 | 7:55 PM Port of Lipari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The flagship museum of the Aeolian Islands, famous for prehistoric, Greek, and volcanic collections within Lipari's acropolis complex.
Museum pavilion devoted to theatrical terracottas and masks, one of Lipari's most distinctive collections from the ancient Mediterranean.
Section of the archaeological museum displaying rich finds from prehistoric Aeolian settlements and island life across millennia.
Lipari's postcard harbor square is lined with boats and pastel buildings, making it the island's classic place for evening strolls and photos.
The old acropolis quarter combines lanes, walls, and sea views, offering the most atmospheric walk through Lipari's layered history.
Scenic belvedere above white pumice coastline and turquoise sea, one of the island's most photogenic spots for landscape lovers.
Pane cunzato is rustic bread dressed with tomatoes, capers, oregano, olive oil and often local cheese or anchovies, a simple Aeolian island staple.
Insalata Eoliana combines potatoes, tomatoes, red onion, capers, olives and oregano. It reflects the islands' produce and caper-growing tradition.
Pasta con i capperi eoliani features the islands' prized capers with tomato, olive oil and herbs, showcasing one of Lipari's most iconic ingredients.
Well-known traditional venue serving Sicilian and Aeolian recipes, especially fresh fish, with a central location and welcoming island atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant near Lipari port, known for Aeolian classics, pasta and fish dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular casual restaurant and pizzeria with sea views, offering seafood, local pasta and classic pizzas in a lively waterfront setting.
Moderate for Italy: summer rooms and ferries raise costs, but casual dining and local buses stay fairly reasonable versus Capri or Amalfi.
Service may be included as coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxi tipping is optional, often rounding up; cafes usually just small change.
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