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How to get fromCatania to Vulcanoby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Vulcano by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    4h 50m

  2. Bus, train via Messina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Villa San Giovannibus bus 582 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    4h 54m
    €14–29

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Vulcanocar car
    2h 38m
    €47–78

  4. Train, ferry via Catania Centrale (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    5h 17m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Lamezia Terme Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain train Re
    5h 21m
    €15–26

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  • Distance: 182 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Vulcano, Calabria, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Catania to Vulcano. However, you can take the train to Messina Centrale, walk to Messina Marittima, take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the train to Tropea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Airport to Tropea via Villa San Giovanni and Villa S.Giovanni in around 4h 54m.

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