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How to get fromGioia Tauro to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gioia Tauro to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gioia Tauro to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    3h 39m
    €36–70

  2. Bus, ferry via Messina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus Autoservizi Salemi S201
    2. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 5m
    €18–40

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gioia Tauro to Messinabus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 29m
    €30–46

Gioia Tauro to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Gioia Tauro, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Gioia Tauro to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gioia Tauro to Vulcano via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo in around 5h 5m.

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