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

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

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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 Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 5m

  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 to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 18m
    €27–48

  3. Train, ferry via Paola

    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    6h 17m
    €57–111

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  • Distance: 306.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Vulcano via Paola, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 6h 17m.

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