How to travel from Montepulciano to Cefalù, Italy

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.

7 routes found

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 CefalùMontepulciano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Roma Termini, plane

Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Train and Ferry

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.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Cefalù.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Cefalù

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montepulciano and Cefalù

Transport options from Montepulciano to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Roma Termini, plane + 3 similar
6h 30m
€84($84)
every 3 hours717km (446 miles)
Train to Siena, plane6h 35m
€86($86)
every 3 hours946km (588 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
€100($100)
hourly928km (576 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane8h 30m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,201km (746 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 15m
€83($83)
every 4 hours974km (605 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€66($66)
5 times a week1,159km (720 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 20m
€185($185)
hourly1,009km (627 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