How to travel from Cefalù to Alba, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Alba is around 1,005km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cefalù to Alba by train, plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alba → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
- Duration14hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus
Take the bus to Milazzo Train Station then Milan Lampugnano and then to Alba.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple bus operators
Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Crispi - Porto then take a ferry to Genoa then take a taxi to Alba.
- Duration23h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€460($460)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Alba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Alba by train, plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Cefalù and Alba is around 1,005km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Cefalù and Alba by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Alba is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Alba is to take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the bus to Alba Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Alba. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milazzo Train Station and Milan Lampugnano. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.
Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Alba. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Alba is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Alba. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Cefalù to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Alba is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Alba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | €115($115) | hourly | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 20m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,386km (861 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,187km (738 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,031km (640 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14hrs | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,585km (985 miles) |
Bus | 21h 35m | €87($87) | 3 times a week | 1,652km (1,027 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 23h 25m | €460($460) | once daily | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Alba
Airlines
Blue Air
FlexFlight ApS
Bus companies
Bus Company S.r.l.
Marino Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Airports near Alba
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Alba
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Alba
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Alba