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How to get fromScalea to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, bus, or night train

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There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, bus, or night train

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    5h 41m
    €55–112

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Vulcanoferry ferry Mit
    8h 29m
    €28–44

  3. Night train, ferry

    1. Take the nighttrain from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Reggio Calabria Lidonighttrain night train Ini
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 34m
    €53–98

  4. Bus, ferry via Messina

    1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 44m
    €42–82

Scalea to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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 Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Vulcano via Bivio Università - Deonian, Rende - Via Padre Leon Dehon - a richiesta, Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo - Molo Marullo in around 8h 29m.

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