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

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There are 6 ways to get from Matera to Aeolian Islands by bus, train, ferry, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus bus
    2. Take the train from Metaponto to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 6m
    €70–126

  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 - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry Mit
    10h
    €43–68

  3. Bus, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Bari Palese 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 37m
    €89–217

  4. 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
    €50–91

  5. Bus, train, car ferry, ferry

    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 carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 46m
    €78–249

  6. Bus, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Matera to Bari Palese 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 - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 15m
    €70–186

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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 Metaponto, walk to Metaponto, take the train to Amantea, 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 Lamezia Terme Station, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo - Molo Marullo in around 10h.

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