How to travel from Cefalù to Modena, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Modena is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Cefalù to Modena 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 Modena → 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) then take the train to Modena.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
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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.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€100($100)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Bus
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Modena Via Bacchini Stallo n.8.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Modena.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Modena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Modena by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Cefalù and Modena is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cefalù and Modena by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Modena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Modena is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Modena. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Modena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Modena. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Cefalù and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs 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 Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Modena. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Modena is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Modena. Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Modena. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Modena is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Modena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 50m | €130($130) | every 2 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 40m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 55m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 15m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 1,156km (718 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 5h 35m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,131km (703 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 35m | €105($105) | every 2 hours | 1,118km (695 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 45m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 965km (599 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Train | 13h 40m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,192km (741 miles) |
Bus | 16hrs | €85($85) | once daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 30m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Modena
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near Modena
The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Modena
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Modena
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Modena