What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Vulcano?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Vulcano is to bus and train which costs €14 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Vulcano?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Vulcano is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €80.

How far is it from Catania to Vulcano?

The distance between Catania and Vulcano is 185 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Vulcano without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Vulcano without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €14 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Catania to Vulcano?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Catania to Vulcano, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vulcano?

There are 1804+ hotels available in Vulcano.

Catania to Vulcano - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Catania to Vulcano by bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Villa San Giovannibus 582 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain Re
4h 36m
€15–33
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain Re
4h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Vulcanocar
2h 38m
€47–76

Catania to Vulcano by bus and train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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 bus to Villa San Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the train to Tropea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Tropea via Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 4h 57m.

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