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How to get fromMount Etna to Palermo (Region)by unknown, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mount Etna to Palermo (Region) by unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Travel, train (Trenitalia)

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    1. Walk from Mount Etna to Giarre-Ripostounknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train 5503 / ...
    4h 17m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Mount Etna to Zafferana Etneaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Zafferana Etnea to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    7h 36m

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  • Distance: 231.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Mount Etna, Italy and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Mount Etna to Palermo (Region). However, you can travel to Giarre-Riposto, take the train to Catania Centrale, take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia, then take the taxi to Palermo (Region). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Etna to Vicari via Zafferana Etnea, Catania, Catania Central Bus Station, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, and Palermo in around 7h 36m.

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