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

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There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Aeolian Islands by bus, train, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matera to Sibaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Sibari to Paolatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 9m
    €74–136

  2. Bus, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matera to Lamezia Termebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Station to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 49m
    €42–74

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Marina di Ginosa

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus bus
    2. Take the train from Metaponto to Sibaritrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sibari to Paolatrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 38m
    €74–142

  4. Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRI - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    7h 43m
    €79–198

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Policorobus bus 354
    2. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h
    €50–101

  6. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Metaponto - Scalobus bus 354
    2. Take the train from Metaponto to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 34m

  7. Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 8m
    €69–170

  8. Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane NAP - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    10h 37m
    €87–240

Matera to Aeolian Islands by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Matera to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the bus to Sibari, walk to Sibari, take the train to Paola, take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Vulcano via Metaponto, Metaponto, Sibari, Paola, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 9h 38m.

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