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How to get fromPalermo (Region) to Etnaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Etna by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain train 5512 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Catania Centrale to Etnataxi taxi
    3h 5m
    €102–136

  2. Drive 183.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Etnacar car 183.5 km
    3h 13m
    €29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain train 5512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    5h 24m

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  • Distance: 218.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Palermo (Region) to Etna. However, you can take the taxi to Roccapalumba-Alia, take the train to Catania Centrale, then take the taxi to Etna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Etna via Roccapalumba-Alia, Catania Centrale, and Catania in around 5h 24m.

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