How to travel from Cefalù to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Marsala is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cefalù to Marsala by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then Piraineto and then to Marsala.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Marsala by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Cefalù and Marsala is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cefalù and Marsala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Marsala is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Marsala. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cefalù and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Cefalù and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 30m 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cefalù and Marsala. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Marsala

Transport options from Cefalù to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€11($11)
6 times a week233km (145 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€20($20)
twice daily230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand193km (120 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala