How to travel from Cefalù to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Syracuse is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cefalù to Syracuse by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SyracuseCefalù if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Syracuse.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Syracuse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Cefalù and Syracuse is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cefalù and Syracuse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Syracuse is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Syracuse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Syracuse. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cefalù and Syracuse. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Syracuse. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Main Train Station and Catania. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Interbus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Syracuse. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Siracusa. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Syracuse is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cefalù and Syracuse. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Syracuse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Cefalù to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Syracuse

Transport options from Cefalù to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€26($26)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€16($16)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€42($42)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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Airports near Syracuse

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Syracuse