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How to get fromBarcelona to Aeolian Islandsby plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, night train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Aeolian Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, night train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BCN - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 26m
    €66–207

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    27h 42m
    €278–505

  3. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    37h 53m
    €218–350

  4. Train, night train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Lingottotrain train Tgv
    3. Take the night train from Torino Lingotto to Reggio Calabria Lidonighttrain night train Ini
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    34h 17m
    €513–900

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

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BCN - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 3m
    €77–189

  6. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BCN - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    7h 47m
    €89–287

  7. Fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane BCN - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    10h 40m
    €158–362

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Messinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    36h 59m
    €226–389

  9. Car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    45h 33m
    €218–350

Barcelona to Aeolian Islands by train, bus, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,151 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Airport Bus Stop, take the bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati, walk to Palermo, then take the ferry to Alicudi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Stromboli via Marseille St Charles, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Piazza Garibaldi, Mergellina, and Napoli Mergellina in around 27h 42m.

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