The distance between Otranto and Cefalù is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Otranto to Cefalù by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cefalù → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.
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Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Cefalu.
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Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Cefalù Train 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 Otranto to Cefalù by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Otranto and Cefalù is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Otranto and Cefalù by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Cefalù is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Cefalù is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Cefalù. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Itabus run regular bus services between Otranto and Cefalù. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 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 Otranto to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Cefalù is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 25m | €52($52) | twice daily | 743km (461 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | €67($67) | 6 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 5m | €130($130) | hourly | 692km (430 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Salento in bus
Blu Jet
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Cefalù offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.