How to travel from Cefalù to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Cinque Terre is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cefalù to Cinque Terre by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
3 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 then Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€100($100)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Cinque Terre.
- Duration21h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Cinque Terre by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Cefalù and Cinque Terre is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (477 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cefalù and Cinque Terre by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
Trenitalia run train services between Cefalù and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cefalù and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | €76($76) | hourly | 842km (523 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 40m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,126km (699 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 6h 40m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,082km (673 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 50m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,218km (757 miles) |
Train | 14h 25m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,222km (759 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 50m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 885km (550 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Cinque Terre
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Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre