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How to get fromMadrid to Aeolian Islandsby plane, ferry, train, night train, bus, car ferry, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MAD - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 57m
    €86–244

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAD - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 29m
    €81–256

  3. Train, night train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Lingottotrain train Tgv
    4. Take the night train from Torino Lingotto to Reggio Calabria Lidonighttrain night train Ini
    5. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    38h 39m
    €578–1,066

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    41h 46m
    €333–639

  5. Train, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    42h 37m
    €279–527

  6. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MAD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 53m
    €98–254

  7. Fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane MAD - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    11h 6m
    €172–409

  8. Bus, ferry via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    46h 24m
    €249–433

  9. Train, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    2d 2h
    €276–524

Madrid to Aeolian Islands by train, night train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration38h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,597.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Airport Bus Stop, take the bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati, walk to Palermo, then take the ferry to Alicudi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Vulcano via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Lingotto, Torino Lingotto, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 38h 39m.

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