Ferry Villa San Giovanni – Messina
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Villa San Giovanni – Messina with Caronte & Tourist
Villa San Giovanni – Messina is the crossing of the strait between Calabria and Sicily, one of the shortest and busiest in Italy. Caronte & Tourist offers several sailings an hour, day and night.
On the strait the crossing is very short: passengers usually stay on deck or in the lounge. Cars remain in the ferry’s garage.
It suits all travellers by car, motorhome or motorbike coming down Calabria to enter Sicily: you board without booking a cabin, and the crossing takes only about twenty minutes.
Villa San Giovanni – Messina at a glance
- Company Caronte & Tourist
- Crossing time about 20 to 30 minutes
- Sailings several sailings an hour
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board seats, lounges and outdoor deck
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.
Villa San Giovanni
Villa San Giovanni is the Calabrian town from which the ferries leave for Messina, facing Sicily across the strait. The quays can be reached directly from the motorway that runs down the peninsula, and the station is close to the port. Follow the signs to the quays and report at the time shown on your ticket.
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 Villa San Giovanni – Messina: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Villa San Giovanni to Messina?
About 20 to 30 minutes 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 Villa San Giovanni and Messina?
Caronte & Tourist generally offers several sailings an hour. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni 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.
