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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    9h 1m
    €172–369

  2. Bus, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lamezia Terme Centrale Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Station to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    14h 54m
    €34–86

  3. Train, ferry via Reggio Calabria

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 57m
    €141–329

  4. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FLR - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    7h 27m
    €67–226

  5. Train, ferry via Casoria

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    9h 30m
    €172–371

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus bus N597 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    15h 30m
    €110–189

  7. Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PSA - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 3m
    €80–300

  8. Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PSA - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    7h 14m
    €92–355

  9. Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PSA - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 40m
    €85–237

Florence to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Florence 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Vulcano via Napoli Afragola, Villa S.Giovanni, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 10h 57m.

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