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How to get fromMaratea to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Reggio Calabria

    best
    1. Take the train from Maratea to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 53m
    €59–121

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maratea to Castiglione Cosentintrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Rende to Messinabus bus 582
    3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 9m
    €57–94

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maratea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 38m

  4. Train, ferry via Paola

    1. Take the train from Maratea to Paolatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 44m
    €59–107

Maratea to Aeolian Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Maratea to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Stazione FS Centrale, take the line 103 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maratea to Vulcano via Castiglione Cosentin, Rende, Messina, Milazzo, and Milazzo in around 10h 9m.

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