TRAVEL
HOW TO REACH LIPARI
FROM PALERMO
PALERMO
We recommend the following as the easiest and fastest route to Lipari Island
- Palermo Airport «Punta Raisi»
- Take the bus to Port of Palermo
Bus Company: Prestia e Comandé, Price: 6€, Travel time: ~1 hour, Frequency: Every ~30mins - Take the hydrofoil to Lipari Island
Hydrofoil Company: Liberty Lines, Price: ~50€, Travel time: ~4 hours, Frequency: Once per day
Practical Notes
Book in advance Hydrofoil tickets! June is already high season.
FROM CATANIA
CATANIA
We recommend the following as the easiest and fastest route to Lipari Island
- Catania Airport «Fontana rossa»
- Take the bus to Port of Milazzo or Port of Messina
Bus Company: Direct to Milazzo Giuntabus, Price: ~15€, Travel time: ~2 hours, Frequency: Several per day
Bus Company to Port of Messina: SAIS, Price: ~10€, Travel time: ~1.5 hours, Frequency: Several per day
Bus Company Connection Messina-Milazzo: Giuntabus Trasporti srl, Price:~5€, Frequency: Many courses - Take the hydrofoil to Lipari Island
Hydrofoil Company: Liberty Lines, Price: ~30-50€, Travel time: ~1.5 hours, Frequency: Several per day
Ferry Company: Caronte&Tourist, Price: ~20€, Travel time: ~2.5 hours, Frequency: A few per day
Practical Notes
Hydrofoil from Milazzo are more frequent rather than from Messina.
We suggest to arrive directly to Milazzo for this reason.
Ferry option is cheaper but the travel is longer.
FROM ITALY
ITALY
We recommend the following as the easiest and fastest route to Lipari Island
- This option could be convenient from Naples, Rome or nearby cities, as well as people coming from North of Italy who want to reach directly Lipari without passing through Sicily.
- From Port of Naples
- Take the hydrofoil to Lipari Island
Hydrofoil Company: SNAV Price: ~80-120€, Travel time: ~7 hours, Frequency: Twice per day
Ferry Company: Caronte&Tourist, Price: ~70-100€, Travel time: ~14 hours, Frequency: 2-3 times per week
Practical Notes
Prices and timetables might change! Always check the official webpage