Compare 3 ways to travel from Messina to Palermo
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Messina and Palermo?
Messina
- A
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy - B
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy
Palermo
- A
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21, 90123 Palermo, Italy - B
Banchina Crispi
Banchina Crispi, 90133 Palermo, Italy - C
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy - D
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12C, 90139 Palermo, Italy - E
Porto
Via Calata Marinai d'Italia, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Ferry Companies
A good way to travel this route is with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries. The company offers 5 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at R 1 530 and the shortest trip taking about 1408. Liberty Lines Fast Ferries gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Messina to Palermo by ferry
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much does a ferry ticket from Messina to Palermo cost?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Messina to Palermo start from R 1 530. The average price for this ferry route is around R 1 562. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry journey from Messina to Palermo?
The average ferry journey time from Messina to Palermo is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 193 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
Which ferry companies operate the Messina to Palermo route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 5 ferries available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Messina to Palermo?
The earliest ferry from Messina to Palermo departs at 06:45. And the latest ferry departs at 18:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Messina to Palermo?
A ferry journey from Messina to Palermo produces an estimated 43.5 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on 23 Jun 2026 with a price of R 1 518To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Messina to Palermo, as early as possible.
Based on the last 2 days, you can expect to pay between R 1 518 and R 1 871 for a ferry ticket from Messina to Palermo. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 1 518 on 2026-06-23.
