How to travel from Genoa to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Cefalù is around 860km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Genoa to Cefalù by plane, train, 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 CefalùGenoa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Cefalù by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Genoa and Cefalù is around 860km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 826km (513 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Genoa and Cefalù by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 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 Genoa and Cefalù. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovani. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Lirosi Linee, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Cefalù. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Genoa to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Genoa to Cefalù

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Cefalù

Transport options from Genoa to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 15m
€90($90)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€87($87)
every 4 hours917km (570 miles)
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train5h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,121km (697 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 35m
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,197km (744 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane6h 35m
€125($125)
hourly1,182km (734 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
11h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily1,292km (803 miles)
Ferry and Train22h 10m
€150($150)
once daily860km (535 miles)
Train
15h 15m
€100($100)
once daily1,295km (805 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station + 1 similar
18h 50m
€58($58)
5 times a week1,418km (881 miles)
Bus18h 55m
€105($105)
3 times a week1,481km (920 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 10m
€115($115)
6 times a week936km (582 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