There are 4 ways to get from Stromboli to Scalea by ferry, train, bus, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train via Briatico
best- Take the ferry from Stromboli to Vibo Valentiaferry
- Take the train from Briatico to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Ic
5h 48m€30–55Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Stromboli to Vibo Valentiaferry
- Take the bus from Tropea to Lamezia Terme Airportbus 237
- Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Airport to Cosenzabus 247
- Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Scalea - Parco Dei Principibus 7
8h 35m€26–35Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Stromboli to Messina Marittimaferry
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Ic
6h 15mFerry, night train
- Take the ferry from Stromboli to Messina Marittimaferry
- Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaonighttrain Ini
7h 32m€47–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stromboli to Scalea is to ferry and bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Stromboli to Scalea is to ferry and train via Briatico which takes 5h 48m and costs €30 - €55.
The distance between Stromboli and Scalea is 229 km.
The best way to get from Stromboli to Scalea without a car is to ferry and train via Briatico which takes 5h 48m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Stromboli to Scalea, including transfers.
There are 628+ hotels available in Scalea.
What companies run services between Stromboli, Italy and Scalea, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Stromboli to Scalea. However, you can take the ferry to Vibo Valentia, walk to Tropea, take the line 237 bus to Briatico, walk to Briatico, then take the train to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromboli to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Messina Marittima, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Briatico to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–55
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Messina Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Bus from Tropea to Lamezia Terme Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
Bus from Lamezia Terme Airport to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Scalea - Parco Dei Principi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Stromboli to Vibo Valentia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Stromboli to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
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