How to travel from Cefalù to Praiano, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Praiano is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cefalù to Praiano 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 PraianoCefalù if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara then Amalfi and then to Praiano.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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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 Salerno.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Praiano

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Praiano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 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 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Cefalù and Praiano is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Cefalù and Praiano by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Praiano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Praiano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Praiano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara then Amalfi and then to Praiano. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Praiano. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Praiano. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 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 Praiano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara then Amalfi and then to Praiano. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Praiano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Praiano. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Praiano. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 6h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Praiano is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Cefalù to Praiano

Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Praiano

Transport options from Cefalù to Praiano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 35m
€72($72)
5 times a day505km (314 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€34($34)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 35m
€100($100)
every 4 hours574km (357 miles)
Car and Ferry
7hrs
€115($115)
hourly630km (392 miles)

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Airports near Praiano

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Praiano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Praiano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Praiano