How to travel from Cefalù to Montepulciano, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Montepulciano is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cefalù to Montepulciano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montepulciano → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T..
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€100($100)
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 Chiusi-Chianciano T..
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Bettolle.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€46($46)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Montepulciano.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Montepulciano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Montepulciano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).
The distance between Cefalù and Montepulciano is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Cefalù and Montepulciano by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Montepulciano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Montepulciano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Montepulciano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T. then take the bus to P.Ta Delle Farine Opp.. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Montepulciano. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Montepulciano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and Bettolle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Montepulciano. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 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 Montepulciano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T.. instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Montepulciano is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Montepulciano. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T.. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Montepulciano is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Montepulciano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 50m | €100($100) | hourly | 929km (577 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 7h 15m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,097km (682 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 7h 55m | €90($90) | hourly | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 8h 25m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,200km (746 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €84($84) | every 20 mins | 713km (443 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 30m | €85($85) | 4 times a week | 969km (602 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | €46($46) | once daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 15m | €185($185) | hourly | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Montepulciano
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near Montepulciano
The following major airports near Montepulciano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Montepulciano
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Montepulciano