How to travel from Amalfi to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and Cefalù is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amalfi to Cefalù by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CefalùAmalfi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Cetara and then to Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Cefalù.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to Cefalù by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Amalfi and Cefalù is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Amalfi and Cefalù by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Cefalù is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and Cefalù. We recommend that you take the bus to Cetara and then to Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and Cefalù. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amalfi to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno and Messina Main Train Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Amalfi and Cefalù. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the bus to Cetara and then to Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cefalù is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Cefalù. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Amalfi to Cefalù. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 6h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to Cefalù is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and Cefalù

Transport options from Amalfi to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 15m
€71($71)
5 times a day495km (308 miles)
Ferry and Train
6h 15m
€69($69)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€65($65)
6 times a week653km (406 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 55m
€115($115)
hourly623km (387 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Amalfi and Cefalù

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Airports near Cefalù

The following major airports near Cefalù offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Cefalù
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Cefalù
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Cefalù