How to travel from Cefalù to Venice, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Venice is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cefalù to Venice 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 Venice → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Venice (VCE).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
3 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 Venezia S. Lucia.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Venezia S. Lucia.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Bus
Take the bus to Milazzo Train Station then Bologna Autostazione and then to Venice.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Venice.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Venice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Venice by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Cefalù and Venice is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Cefalù and Venice by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Venice is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Venice. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Venice. 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 60m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Venice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 60m, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Venice. 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 18h 25m.
Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Venice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Venice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | €85($85) | hourly | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 4h 60m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 5h 5m | €135($135) | hourly | 988km (614 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 5h 30m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 30m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Train | 14h 60m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Bus | 18h 25m | €77($77) | 3 times a week | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 20m | €245($245) | hourly | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Venice
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Venice
The following major airports near Venice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Venice
Treviso Airport (TSF)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Venice
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Venice