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How to get from Reggio Calabria to Messina by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Reggio Calabria to Messina can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare. This way you can find the best deal on a Reggio Calabria Messina ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Reggio Calabria to Messina simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Reggio Calabria to Messina Ferry Information

Port of departure
Reggio Calabria
Italy
Calabria
Port of Arrival
Messina
Italy
Sicily
Distance
7 mi
Ferry Companies
Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines, Metromare
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Ferry Reggio Calabria Messina: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina, you'll find tickets range from £3 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £3 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Reggio Calabria to Messina route is £3. The average ferry crossing time from Reggio Calabria to Messina is 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 30 min to reach Messina, while the fastest boats will arrive in Messina in 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Reggio Calabria at 08:50. The last boat to Messina leaves the port of Reggio Calabria at 17:55.

Average price of a Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry crossing
£3
Price range of ferries Reggio Calabria Messina (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£3 - £3
Average crossing time Reggio Calabria Messina
30 min
Departure time of first ferry to Messina
08:50
Time last ferry leaves for Messina
17:55
Arrival time of first ferry to Messina
09:20
Arrival time of last ferry to Messina
18:25

Why travel by ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Messina. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina is an ideal way to travel.

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
As a general rule, a trip from Reggio Calabria to Messina is much quicker by plane. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. During the Reggio Calabria Messina ferry journey with Metromare, Meridiano Lines or Liberty Lines, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
For a caring staff
Throughout the journey from Reggio Calabria to Messina, a professional and helpful crew will be on hand to assist you. They will orient you in the ship, guide you to your cabin, serve you in the restaurant and answer any questions you may have. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Driving for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. The Reggio Calabria Messina ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. You're sure to start your holiday in Messina already rested.

Which companies operate between Reggio Calabria and Messina?

If you want to travel between Reggio Calabria and Messina by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Liberty Lines Reggio Calabria Messina
Liberty Lines
Liberty Lines was founded in 1992 and is based in Palermo, Italy. The company serves the Sicilian islands and ports in southern Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Reggio Calabria-Messina fares and book a Liberty Lines ticket between Reggio Calabria and Messina. More information about Liberty Lines
Meridiano Lines Reggio Calabria Messina
Meridiano Lines
Meridiano Lines operates ferry services to Italy, including ferry services between the ports of Reggio Calabria and Messina. On Vivanoda, you can compare Reggio Calabria-Messina fares and book a Meridiano Lines ticket between Reggio Calabria and Messina. More information about Meridiano Lines
Metromare Reggio Calabria Messina
Metromare
Metromare operates ferry services to Italy, including ferry services between the ports of Reggio Calabria and Messina. On Vivanoda, you can compare Reggio Calabria-Messina fares and book a Metromare ticket between Reggio Calabria and Messina. More information about Metromare

Where do the ferries leave from in Reggio Calabria? Where do the boats arrive in Messina?

Port of departure in Reggio Calabria

Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare ferries depart for Messina from the following ports in Reggio Calabria:

Reggio di Calabria
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Port of arrival in Messina

Metromare, Meridiano Lines or Liberty Lines ships arrive in Messina from the following ports:

Messina
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Reggio Calabria and Messina: Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines and Metromare.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines, Metromare.

Before booking, compare the prices of Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines, Metromare on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Reggio Calabria Messina ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Reggio Calabria and Messina, you will travel 7 mi.

To go by boat from Reggio Calabria to Messina, you can find prices ranging from £3 for the lowest, to £3 for the highest. The average price we observed was £3.

The first ferry leaves Reggio Calabria at 08:50 for Messina.

The last ferry to Messina usually departs from Reggio Calabria at 17:55.

Experience a Reggio Calabria to Messina ferry crossing

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Reggio Calabria to Messina crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Reggio Calabria to disembarkation in Messina, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines and Metromare. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Reggio Calabria and Messina.

Departure from Reggio Calabria by ferry

Here are the steps to embark before your Reggio Calabria Messina ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation time in Reggio Calabria port / You should arrive at the Reggio Calabria ferry terminal within the time limit set by Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Reggio Calabria Messina crossing / At the Reggio Calabria ferry terminal, look for the Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare counters and present your passport and booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Messina / Watch out for voice messages in the Reggio Calabria ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the ship between Reggio Calabria and Messina

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Liberty Lines, Meridiano Lines or Metromare ship as they wish. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Messina

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Messina:

  • Messina Harbour is in sight / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Messina Harbour.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Messina Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Messina / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Messina. At last, your holiday in Messina has begun!

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