What is the cheapest way to get from Scalea to Lipari?

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Lipari is to bus and ferry which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scalea to Lipari?

The fastest way to get from Scalea to Lipari is to train and ferry via Paola which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €120.

How far is it from Scalea to Lipari?

The distance between Scalea and Lipari is 319 km.

How do I travel from Scalea to Lipari without a car?

The best way to get from Scalea to Lipari without a car is to train and ferry via Paola which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Scalea to Lipari?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Scalea to Lipari, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lipari?

There are 668+ hotels available in Lipari.

Scalea to Lipari - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry via Paola
best
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Lipariferry
6h 17m
€56–111
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus 7
2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry Mit
8h 54m
€30–49
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Lipariferry
6h 30m

Scalea to Lipari by train, foot, and ferry

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6h 17mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Lipari, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Scalea to Lipari. 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 Lipari. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lipari via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 6h 30m.

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