How to travel from Cefalù to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Trieste is around 985km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cefalù to Trieste 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 TriesteCefalù 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 Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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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 Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Trieste Centrale Station.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Trieste Central Bus Station.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Trieste by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Cefalù and Trieste is around 985km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Cefalù and Trieste by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Trieste is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Trieste. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, 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 Trieste. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Trieste. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 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 Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Trieste is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Trieste. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) 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 Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Trieste

Transport options from Cefalù to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€170($170)
hourly985km (612 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, Fly5h 45m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,213km (754 miles)
Train and Ferry
13h 10m
€115($115)
once daily1,447km (899 miles)
Train
16hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,451km (901 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 10m
€70($70)
once daily1,641km (1,020 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione23h 55m
€75($75)
once daily1,654km (1,028 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 40m
€275($275)
hourly1,502km (933 miles)

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Airports near Trieste

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Trieste
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Trieste
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Trieste