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How to get fromAthens to Aeolian Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, busferry, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Aeolian Islands by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ATH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 13m
    €131–321

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 15m
    €90–240

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Naples

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Napoli - Porto Immacolatellabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    24h 41m

  4. Fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ATH - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    10h 49m
    €260–555

  5. Train, bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Napoli - Porto Immacolatellabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    25h 43m

  6. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    28h 47m
    €135–226

  7. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    30h 33m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry Mit
    31h 31m

Athens to Aeolian Islands by bus, foot, car ferry, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration28h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Stromboli via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Bari Porto, Bari Porto, Napoli - Porto Immacolatella, Napoli - Via C. Colombo, 68, Napoli - Via G. Bruno, 199, and Napoli Mergellina in around 24h 41m.

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