Rome2Rio

How to get fromMerano to Aeolian Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, train or car ferry

Find Transport to Aeolian Islands

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Merano to Aeolian Islands by bus, plane, ferry, train, or car ferry

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

  1. Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportobus
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeVRN - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
    8h 46m
    €112–358

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centralebus486 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
    22h 54m
    €69–109

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to PaolatrainFr
    2. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria LidotrainRe
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
    16h 1m
    €128–259

  4. Train, ferry via Naples

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Napoli CentraletrainFr
    2. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Ginostraferry
    20h 18m
    €115–199

  5. Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportobus
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeVRN - CTA
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
    9h 11m
    €105–303

  6. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeVCE - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Alicudiferry
    11h 41m
    €127–296

  7. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)planeBGY - NAP
    3. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Stromboliferry
    12h 22m
    €134–341

  8. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeVCE - CTA
    3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
    12h 6m
    €115–291

  9. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeBGY - SUF
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
    11h 43m
    €165–407

  10. Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportobus
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeVRN - SUF
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain
    4. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
    9h 58m
    €182–367

  11. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
    2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
    4. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Lipariferry
    26h 11m

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Aeolian Islands, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Merano to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto, walk to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 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 bus from Terme Merano to Vulcano via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, Paola, Reggio Calabria Lido, and Reggio di Calabria in around 16h 1m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Trips from Merano

Trips to Aeolian Islands

Popular routes