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How to get fromApulia to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Apulia to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry via Amantea

    best
    1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 45m
    €82–147

  2. Bus, ferry via Quattromiglia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bari Central Train Station to Quattromiglia Via Louis Braillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 8m
    €44–87

  3. Bus, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRI - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    7h 18m
    €88–207

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 5m
    €55–99

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 29m

  6. Bus, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    7h 43m
    €70–200

Apulia to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Apulia to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Amantea, take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari Central Train Station to Vulcano via Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille, Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo in around 10h 8m.

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