How to travel from Potenza to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Cefalù is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Potenza 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 CefalùPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station then Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Salerno and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Potenza and Cefalù is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Potenza and Cefalù by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Cefalù is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Cefalù. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Potenza and Cefalù. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cosenza Bus Station, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Itabus run regular bus services between Potenza and Cefalù. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Potenza to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 7h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

How do I get from Potenza to Cefalù

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Cefalù

Transport options from Potenza to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 35m
€89($89)
twice daily585km (363 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 50m
€59($59)
every 4 hours650km (404 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€69($69)
once a week601km (374 miles)
Train
9h 45m
€49($49)
once daily649km (403 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 30m
€105($105)
hourly560km (348 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