How to travel from Ostia to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Cefalù is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ostia 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 CefalùOstia if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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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.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Ostia and Cefalù is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Ostia and Cefalù by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Cefalù. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basilica S. Paolo and Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ostia and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 40m, 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 Ostia and Cefalù. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in P.Za Venezia, Teodorico and Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Itabus run regular bus services between Ostia and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Ostia to Cefalù. We recommend that you 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. instead which will take 7h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Cefalù

Transport options from Ostia to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€67($67)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
€87($87)
every 20 mins626km (389 miles)
Train
11h 40m
€64($64)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
€54($54)
5 times a week996km (619 miles)
Bus to Cefalù Train Station14h 15m
€34($34)
5 times a week949km (589 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 55m
€71($71)
every 4 hours823km (511 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 5m
€160($160)
hourly870km (541 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