Ferry Salerno – Messina
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Salerno – Messina with Caronte & Tourist
Salerno – Messina links Campania with Sicily by sea, avoiding the long road down Calabria. Caronte & Tourist offers it several times a week, with a higher frequency in summer.
On the Salerno line the crossing lasts several hours: the ship has lounges and catering areas, and you can get some air on the outdoor decks.
It suits travellers from Campania heading for eastern Sicily, Messina, Taormina or Catania, with their vehicle. Enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Salerno – Messina at a glance
- Company Caronte & Tourist
- Crossing time about 9 hours
- Sailings several sailings a week, more in summer
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Salerno
Salerno lies at the head of the gulf of the same name, about fifty kilometres south of Naples, between the sea and the mountains of the Amalfi Coast. The old town keeps an eleventh-century cathedral, and the city is an ideal starting point for the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Paestum. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket: formalities come before boarding.
Messina
Crossings dock at Messina, facing Calabria, a few minutes from the centre. The motorway to Palermo and to Catania starts on the edge of town, and the ferry terminal is close to the port. Keep your papers to hand.
Ferry Salerno – Messina: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Salerno to Messina?
About 9 hours at sea. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Salerno and Messina?
Caronte & Tourist generally offers several sailings a week, more in summer. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Salerno to Messina?
Caronte & Tourist, the Italian company Caronte & Tourist, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Salerno and Messina?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Salerno to Messina?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
