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How to get fromSicily to Mount Etnaby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sicily to Mount Etna by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel (Trenitalia)

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    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train 5506 / ...
    2. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    5h 19m

  2. Bus, travel via Pedara

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania to Pedarabus bus
    3. Walk from Pedara to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    5h 38m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    3. Walk from Etna to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    7h 17m

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  • Distance: 293.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Mount Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sicily to Mount Etna. However, you can take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Catania Centrale, take the train to Giarre-Riposto, then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Mount Etna via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Catania Central Bus Station, Catania, and Pedara in around 5h 38m.

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