How to travel from Cefalù to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Monopoli is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cefalù to Monopoli by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonopoliCefalù 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 Monopoli.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 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 Sibari, Taranto then Bari Centrale and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Monopoli by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Cefalù and Monopoli is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Cefalù and Monopoli by bus.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Monopoli is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Monopoli is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Monopoli. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale and Caserta. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Cefalù and Monopoli. Trains depart once a week 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 Monopoli. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Main Train Station and Taranto via Porto Mercantile. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Itabus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Cefalù and Monopoli. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Monopoli. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli. instead which will take 9h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Monopoli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Monopoli

Transport options from Cefalù to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€115($115)
hourly675km (420 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 55m
€160($160)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane and taxi5h 20m
€170($170)
every 4 hours735km (456 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
9h 25m
€59($59)
once a week689km (428 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus10h 25m
€46($46)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€35($35)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Train
13h 40m
€95($95)
once a week943km (586 miles)
Car and Ferry
7hrs
€110($110)
hourly591km (367 miles)

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Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli