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How to get fromPalermo to Mount Etnaby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Palermo to Mount Etna by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel (Trenitalia)

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    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train 5506 / ...
    2. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    4h 6m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania to Pedarabus bus
    3. Walk from Pedara to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    4h 26m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PMO - CTA
    2. Walk from Catania-Airport-CTA to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    6h 2m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Mount Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Palermo to Mount Etna. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, take the train to Giarre-Riposto, then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Mount Etna via Catania Central Bus Station, Catania, and Pedara in around 4h 26m.

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