How to travel from Cefalù to Bari, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Bari is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cefalù to Bari by train, plane, 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 Bari → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola, Sibari then Taranto and then to Bari Centrale.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Bari.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€35($35)
Multiple bus operators
Train
Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Bari Centrale.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bari.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Bari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Bari by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).
The distance between Cefalù and Bari is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Cefalù and Bari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Bari is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Bari. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale and Caserta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Bari. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Cefalù and Bari. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.
Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Cefalù and Bari. Buses run once daily 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 Cefalù to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Bari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €89($89) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 30m | €125($125) | every 2 hours | 716km (445 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 4h 45m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 687km (427 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €59($59) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
| Train to Messina Centrale, ferry | 8h 35m | €55($55) | once a week | 648km (403 miles) |
Bus | 10h 10m | €35($35) | once daily | 663km (412 miles) |
Train | 12h 15m | €75($75) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 601km (374 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Bari
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Inter Saj
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Bari
The following major airports near Bari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bari
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Bari
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Bari