How to travel from Cefalù to Bologna, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Bologna is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cefalù to Bologna by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
4 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 Napoli Afragola and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€95($95)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Bus
Take the bus to Milazzo Train Station and then to Bologna Autostazione.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Bologna.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Bologna
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Bologna by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Cefalù and Bologna is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cefalù and Bologna by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Bologna is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Bologna. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Bologna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 20m, 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 Bologna. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milazzo Train Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.
Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Bologna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 50m 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 Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Bologna
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €120($120) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 25m | €100($100) | hourly | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 40m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,052km (654 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 20m | €100($100) | hourly | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 25m | €89($89) | hourly | 928km (576 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10hrs | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Train | 13h 20m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 50m | €65($65) | 3 times a week | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni | 17h 25m | €53($53) | twice daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 15m | €120($120) | 6 times a week | 958km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Bologna
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near Bologna
The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Bologna
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Bologna
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Bologna