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How to get fromTropea to Etnaby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Tropea to Etna by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tropea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain train Re
    5h 8m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tropea to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Etnacar car
    2h 58m
    €48–77

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vibo Valentia to Milazzoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Milazzo Port Stop to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    10h 56m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Tropea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus bus
    7h 50m

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  • Distance: 176.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Tropea, Italy and Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Tropea to Etna. However, you can take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, take the train to Giarre-Riposto, then take the taxi to Etna. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Vibo Valentia to Etna via Milazzo, Milazzo Port Stop, Catania Airport, and Catania in around 10h 56m.

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