How to travel from Modena to Cefalù, Italy
The distance between Modena and Cefalù is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Modena 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 Cefalù → Modena if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€95($95)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Cefalu.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Bus
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Cefalù Train Station.
- Duration20hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Cefalù.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and Cefalù
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Modena to Cefalù by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Modena and Cefalù is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Modena and Cefalù by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Modena to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Cefalù. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Modena and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Modena and Cefalù. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modena to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
Onebus and Itabus run regular bus services between Modena and Cefalù. Buses run twice a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Modena to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Modena and Cefalù
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 60m | €130($130) | every 2 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 4h 50m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 5hrs | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 40m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 5h 50m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 965km (599 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 5m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 974km (605 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 25m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Train | 12h 55m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,192km (740 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | €130($130) | twice a week | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 35m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 985km (612 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Modena and Cefalù
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Onebus
Airports near Cefalù
The following major airports near Cefalù offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Cefalù
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Cefalù
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Cefalù