How to travel from Cefalù to Gallipoli, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Gallipoli is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cefalù to Gallipoli by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Gallipoli.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Castiglione Cosentin then take the bus to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Cosenza and then to Gallipoli - Piazza Cimitero.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Gallipoli.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Gallipoli

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Gallipoli by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Cefalù and Gallipoli is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Cefalù and Gallipoli by bus.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Gallipoli is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Gallipoli is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Gallipoli. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Gallipoli. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Gallipoli. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Gallipoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Main Train Station, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Nardo Via XXV Luglio. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Itabus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Onebus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Gallipoli. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 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 Gallipoli. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Gallipoli. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gallipoli is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Gallipoli. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Gallipoli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Cefalù to Gallipoli

Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Gallipoli

Transport options from Cefalù to Gallipoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 35m
€125($125)
every 2 hours696km (433 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
7h 40m
€30($30)
twice a week660km (410 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€16($16)
twice a week686km (426 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 60m
€56($56)
6 times a week709km (441 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 50m
€120($120)
hourly646km (401 miles)

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Airports near Gallipoli

The following major airports near Gallipoli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Gallipoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Gallipoli