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How to get fromAncona to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma TerminitrainRe
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry
    11h 18m
    €69–175

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus556 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Ginostraferry
    18h 11m
    €53–107

  3. Bus, ferry via Milazzo

    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Casertabus
    2. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
    16h 14m
    €66–86

  4. Train, ferry via Ginostra

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma TerminitrainRe
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli CentraletrainFr / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Ginostraferry
    17h 15m
    €64–175

  5. Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeAOI - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
    7h 10m
    €83–310

  6. Train, ferry via Milazzo

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma TerminitrainRe
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to MilazzotrainIc
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
    14h 33m
    €82–180

  7. Train to Forlì International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Forlitrain
    2. Fly from Forlì International Airport (FRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeFRL - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
    7h 53m
    €162–676

  8. Train to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Folignotrain
    2. Fly from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planePEG - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
    9h 22m
    €125–452

Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ancona to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Roma Termini, take the train to Napoli Centrale, take the train to Napoli Mergellina, walk to Napoli Mergellina, then take the ferry to Stromboli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Lipari via Caserta, Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo in around 16h 14m.

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