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

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Aeolian Islands by plane, ferry, train, bus, night train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Palermo Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ZRH - PMO
    2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    8h 23m
    €119–366

  2. Train, ferry via Naples

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    15h 29m
    €298–726

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    23h 6m

  4. Train, night train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    24h 46m
    €227–567

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZRH - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    8h 50m
    €119–278

  6. Fly Zurich Airport to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ZRH - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry ferry
    10h 17m
    €195–461

  7. Train to Basel, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BSL - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry ferry
    9h 48m
    €130–375

  8. Train to Basel, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BSL - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry ferry
    10h 20m
    €130–337

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry ferry
    16h 38m
    €253–695

  10. Bus, ferry via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Vulcanoferry ferry
    26h 15m
    €123–254

Zurich to Aeolian Islands by train, night train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,237.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Airport Bus Stop, take the bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati, walk to Palermo, then take the ferry to Alicudi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Stromboli via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, Napoli Mergellina, and Napoli Mergellina in around 15h 29m.

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