How to travel from Cefalù to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Ventimiglia is around 931km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

13 routes found

We've found 13 different ways to get from Cefalù to Ventimiglia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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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, Roma Termini then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Ventimiglia by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Cefalù and Ventimiglia is around 931km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 837km (520 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cefalù and Ventimiglia by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Ventimiglia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Ventimiglia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cefalù and Ventimiglia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 15m, 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 Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

Itabus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Cefalù and Ventimiglia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 22h 15m 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Ventimiglia. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Ventimiglia. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Ventimiglia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

How do I get from Cefalù to Ventimiglia

Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Cefalù to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
5h 10m
€205($205)
once a week1,191km (740 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€250($250)
hourly931km (578 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane7h 15m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,058km (657 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane7h 45m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane8h 20m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,333km (828 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane8h 30m
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,269km (788 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€110($110)
once a week1,259km (782 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,434km (891 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, ferry24h 25m
€150($150)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17h 15m
€105($105)
once daily1,438km (893 miles)
Train via Roma Termini18h 30m
€100($100)
once daily1,435km (892 miles)
Bus
22h 15m
€80($80)
3 times a week1,606km (998 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 45m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,104km (686 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia