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How to get fromBologna to Stromboliby train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Stromboli by train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry

    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
    €172–396

  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 Stromboliferry ferry
    7h 52m
    €61–228

  3. Train, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Lamezia Terme C.train train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Vibo Valentia to Stromboliferry ferry
    12h 42m
    €141–309

  4. Bus, ferry

    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 Stromboliferry ferry
    18h 15m
    €129–210

  5. Bus, ferry via Messina

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Stromboliferry ferry
    24h 5m
    €113–216

  6. 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 Lipariferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Lipari to Stromboliferry ferry
    8h 25m
    €104–286

  7. 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 Santa Marina Salinaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Marina Salina to Stromboliferry ferry
    9h 59m
    €89–314

Bologna to Stromboli 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 Stromboli, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Bologna to Stromboli. 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 Stromboli via Napoli Afragola, Lamezia Terme C., Briatico, Briatico, Tropea, and Vibo Valentia in around 12h 42m.

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