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How to get fromScalea to Aeolian Islandsby train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Scalea to Aeolian Islands by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Reggio Calabria

    best
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to PaolatrainIc
    2. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria LidotrainRe
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
    6h 23m
    €44–84

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to PaolatrainIc
    2. Take the train from Paola to MilazzotrainIc
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Vulcanoferry
    6h 59m
    €28–59

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus7
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Lamezia Termebus590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Lipariferry
    9h 23m
    €31–49

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Scalea to Aeolian Islands. However, you can take the train to Paola, take the train to Reggio Calabria Lido, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Vulcano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Lipari via Cosenza Autostazione, Cosenza, Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station, Milazzo Via dei Mille, and Milazzo in around 9h 23m.

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