What is the cheapest way to get from Vesuvius to Etna?

The cheapest way to get from Vesuvius to Etna is to train which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vesuvius to Etna?

The fastest way to get from Vesuvius to Etna is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 48m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Vesuvius and Etna?

No, there is no direct bus from Vesuvius to Etna. However, there are services departing from Vesuvio - National Park and arriving at Etna via Napoli - P.zza S. Pasquale a Chiaia, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Vesuvius and Etna?

No, there is no direct train from Vesuvius to Etna. However, there are services departing from Pompei and arriving at Catania Centrale via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Vesuvius to Etna?

The distance between Vesuvius and Etna is 474 km.

How do I travel from Vesuvius to Etna without a car?

The best way to get from Vesuvius to Etna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Vesuvius to Etna?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Vesuvius to Etna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vesuvius to Etna bus from?

Vesuvius to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where do I catch the Vesuvius to Etna train from?

Vesuvius to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Salerno station.

Train or bus from Vesuvius to Etna?

The best way to get from Vesuvius to Etna is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Vesuvius to Etna bus arrive?

Vesuvius to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where does the Vesuvius to Etna train arrive?

Vesuvius to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Catania Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Etna?

There are 4878+ hotels available in Etna.

Vesuvius to Etna - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Vesuvius to Etna by shuttle, plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Naples Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vesuvio National Park to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misterishuttle
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
4h 42m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salerno to Catania Centraletrain Ic
12h 37m
€56–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Salerno to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
8h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Cataniabus N590 / ...
13h 44m
€92–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Vesuvius to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Etnacar
6h 48m
€107–164
Shuttle, line 0 train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vesuvio National Park to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misterishuttle
2. Take the train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
3. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
4. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
6h 5m
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking
1. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
14h 5m
€77–140

Vesuvius to Etna by bus, foot, and train (Trenitalia)

6Weekly Services

12h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 474.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Salerno to Catania Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 7h.

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