The distance between Montepulciano and Cefalù is around 717km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Montepulciano to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cefalù → Montepulciano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.
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Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Cefalù.
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There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).
The distance between Montepulciano and Cefalù is around 717km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Montepulciano and Cefalù by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and Cefalù. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bettolle Piazza Del Popolo, Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Montepulciano to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Roma Termini, plane + 3 similar | 6h 30m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
Train to Siena, plane | 6h 35m | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 946km (588 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 50m | €100($100) | hourly | 928km (576 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 8h 30m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 15m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 974km (605 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | €66($66) | 5 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 20m | €185($185) | hourly | 1,009km (627 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cefalù offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.