How to travel from Como to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Como and Cefalù is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Como to Cefalù 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 CefalùComo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Messina Centrale and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

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

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Como to Cefalù by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Como and Cefalù is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (601 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Como and Cefalù by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Como to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Cefalù. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Messina Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Como and Cefalù. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 19h 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 Como and Cefalù. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Como and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cefalù is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Cefalù. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Como to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Cefalù

Transport options from Como to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€87($87)
hourly1,057km (657 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 40m
€175($175)
hourly1,027km (638 miles)
Plane and Train6h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,345km (836 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 15m
€140($140)
hourly1,076km (669 miles)
Train
19h 15m
€170($170)
twice daily1,472km (915 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 20m
€75($75)
5 times a week1,557km (968 miles)
Bus to Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station22h 55m
€90($90)
5 times a week1,622km (1,008 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,408km (875 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 45m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,108km (689 miles)

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Airports near Cefalù

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

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Cefalù
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Cefalù
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Cefalù