How to travel from Cefalù to San Gimignano, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and San Gimignano is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cefalù to San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano → 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 Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
4 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 Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€95($95)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Acquedol.-S.Fratello then take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Poggibonsi.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to San Gimignano.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and San Gimignano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to San Gimignano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Cefalù and San Gimignano is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Cefalù and San Gimignano by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to San Gimignano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and San Gimignano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and San Gimignano. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 45m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. 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 then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to San Gimignano is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and San Gimignano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 10m | €105($105) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 40m | €135($135) | hourly | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 45m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 50m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | €72($72) | hourly | 856km (532 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 40m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16hrs | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | €45($45) | twice daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 35m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and San Gimignano
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near San Gimignano
The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano