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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, travel (Trenitalia)

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    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 16m

  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 49m

  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. Car ferry, train, travel

    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 27m

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Map of how to get from Palmi to Mount Etna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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 S.Giovanni, take the 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 49m.

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