There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, bus, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry via Paola
best- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Ic
- Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain Re
- Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
5h 59m€56–102Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus 7
- Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
8h 18m€29–58Train, ferry
- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry
6h 5mNight train, bus, ferry
- Take the nighttrain from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
- Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
8h 23m€47–83
Scalea to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands is to bus and ferry which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands is to train and ferry via Paola which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €110.
The distance between Scalea and Aeolian Islands is 326 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Paola which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands, including transfers.
There are 629+ hotels available in Aeolian Islands.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Scalea to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Paola, 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 Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Vulcano via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- [email protected]
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo to Vulcano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
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