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

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

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  1. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SYD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    30h 21m
    €543–1,476

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SYD - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    29h 37m
    €591–1,068

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SYD - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    31h 50m
    €546–1,386

  4. Fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane SYD - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    31h 59m
    €627–1,361

  5. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane SYD - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    32h 27m
    €592–1,318

  6. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane SYD - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa Bus Terminal to Aeroporto Vincenzo Bellini/Fontanarossabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    34h 23m
    €582–1,525

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,139.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Milazzo - Porto, walk to Milazzo, then take the ferry to Vulcano.

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