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How to get fromPalmi to Mount Etnaby car ferry, train, unknown, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmi to Mount Etna by car ferry, train, unknown, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry, train, travel

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    1. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain train Re
    3. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    3h 42m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Walk from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    3h 50m

  3. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Palmi to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Tresmestieri to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    2h 9m

  4. Ferry, train, travel (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain train Re
    3. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    3h 53m

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  • Distance: 118.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmi to Mount Etna. However, you can take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa San Giovanni, take the car ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, take the train to Giarre-Riposto, then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmi to Mount Etna via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, and Giardini Naxos Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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