Question 1

How long is the ferry from Naples to Lipari?

Accepted Answer

6½ to 16 hours, depending on where the ferry calls on the way. SNAV is the fastest, in 6½ hours.

Question 2

How often does the ferry from Naples to Lipari run?

Accepted Answer

10 times a week in season. By company: three a week with Siremar and one a day with SNAV.

Question 3

Is there a direct ferry from Naples to Lipari?

Accepted Answer

No. Every sailing calls at Stromboli and Panarea. The quickest, with SNAV, takes 6½ hours and goes via Salina and Vulcano. Other sailings go via Ginostra (Stromboli), Rinella (Salina) and Salina or via Ginostra (Stromboli), Filicudi and Rinella (Salina) and take 14 to 16 hours.

Question 4

Can I take my car on the ferry from Naples to Lipari?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Siremar (three times a week in season) takes cars; the other sailings are for foot passengers only.

Question 5

Does the ferry from Naples to Lipari run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Siremar sails all year round, twice a week; SNAV sails late May to mid-September.

Apr – early Jun, mid-Sept – Oct	Tue, Fri	at 20:00 (overnight)
Nov – Mar, mid-Jun – early Jul	Tue	at 20:00 (overnight)
Mid-Jul – early Sept	Tue, Sun	at 20:00 (overnight)