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How to get fromIsola Ortigia to Aeolian Islandsby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Isola Ortigia to Aeolian Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Catania Airport (CTA)

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    1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Corso Gelone to Catania Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo Port Stopbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 49m
    €27–87

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train 5390 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 9m
    €45–89

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Siracusa to Messinabus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 34m
    €39–61

  4. Train, ferry via Milazzo

    1. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain train 5390 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 47m
    €31–68

Isola Ortigia to Aeolian Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Isola Ortigia, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Isola Ortigia to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the bus to Catania Airport, take the bus to Milazzo Port Stop, walk to Milazzo, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siracusa to Vulcano via Messina Centrale and Messina Marittima in around 6h 9m.

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