How to travel from Cefalù to Padua, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Padua is around 952km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Cefalù to Padua 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 PaduaCefalù 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 Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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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 Padova.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Padova.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milazzo Train Station then Bologna Autostazione and then to Padua.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Padua

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Padua by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Cefalù and Padua is around 952km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 839km (521 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Cefalù and Padua by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Padua is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Padua is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Padua. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Padua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Padua. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milazzo Train Station and Bologna Autostazione. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Cefalù and Padua. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17h 25m 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 Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Padua is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Padua. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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 Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova. instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Padua is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Padua

Transport options from Cefalù to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€90($90)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane4h 30m
€180($180)
every 2 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane4h 35m
€135($135)
hourly952km (591 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, Fly5h 40m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,204km (748 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 60m
€105($105)
once daily1,274km (791 miles)
Train
14h 30m
€100($100)
once daily1,278km (794 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 25m
€75($75)
3 times a week1,368km (850 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni20hrs
€47($47)
5 times a week1,389km (863 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 60m
€240($240)
hourly1,319km (820 miles)

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Airports near Padua

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

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Padua