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How to get fromSorrento to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sorrento to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain train 0
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    7h 5m
    €128–242

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pompei to Battipagliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Milazzo Via dei Millebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    11h 44m
    €35–64

  3. Train, ferry via Reggio Calabria

    1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain train 0
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 8m
    €83–203

  4. Train, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane NAP - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    7h 56m
    €70–229

  5. Train, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane NAP - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    9h 11m
    €105–304

  6. Train, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane NAP - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 27m
    €67–206

Sorrento to Aeolian Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Sorrento, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sorrento to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, walk to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, take the line 21028 train to Napoli Mergellina, walk to Napoli Mergellina, then take the ferry to Stromboli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sorrento to Vulcano via Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, Villa S.Giovanni, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 9h 8m.

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