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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Naples

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    9h 47m
    €172–395

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BLQ - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    7h 21m
    €50–215

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 37m
    €138–348

  4. Bus, ferry via Milazzo

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    17h 44m
    €118–192

  5. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BLQ - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 55m
    €91–267

  6. Train, ferry via Casoria

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    10h 17m
    €184–397

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    18h 20m
    €94–185

  8. Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BLQ - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    6h 49m
    €56–222

  9. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane BLQ - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Politeamabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 48m
    €89–275

Bologna to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Bologna to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Napoli Centrale, take the line 21028 train to Napoli Mergellina, walk to Napoli Mergellina, then take the ferry to Stromboli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Vulcano via Reggio Calabria C.Le, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 10h 37m.

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