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How to get fromPaola to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Paola to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    4h 51m
    €52–95

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 48m
    €26–46

  3. Train, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 44m
    €44–137

Paola to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Paola, Calabria, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Paola to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paola to Vulcano via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Marittima in around 5h 44m.

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