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

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There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Aeolian Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BRU - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 44m
    €124–256

  2. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane CRL - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    10h 7m
    €94–345

  3. Train, ferry via Naples

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    20h 52m
    €359–916

  4. Bus, ferry via Naples

    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    34h 21m
    €288–560

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

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRU - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 25m
    €102–248

  6. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane CRL - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 18m
    €101–545

  7. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane CRL - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 39m
    €94–297

  8. Fly Brussels Airport to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane BRU - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    10h 52m
    €183–441

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    23h 9m
    €404–865

  10. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    34h 36m

Brussels to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Brussels to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Stromboli via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, Napoli Mergellina, and Napoli Mergellina in around 20h 52m.

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