How to travel from Bari to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Bari and Cefalù is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bari to Cefalù by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Taranto, Sibari then Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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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
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Bari to Cefalù by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Bari and Cefalù is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bari and Cefalù by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Cefalù is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Cefalù. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bari to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta and Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bari and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bari and Cefalù. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bari to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Onebus and Itabus run regular bus services between Bari and Cefalù. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bari to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Cefalù

Transport options from Bari to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
€89($89)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
7h 40m
€59($59)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Ferry and Train12h 15m
€46($46)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry7h 30m
€29($29)
twice a week594km (369 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€30($30)
twice a week626km (389 miles)
Train
12h 25m
€75($75)
once daily904km (561 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 55m
€110($110)
hourly600km (373 miles)

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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