How to travel from Rimini to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Cefalù is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rimini to Cefalù by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CefalùRimini if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rimini (RMI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus via Roma

Take the bus to Roma and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Cefalù by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Rimini and Cefalù is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rimini and Cefalù by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Cefalù. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rimini to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rimini and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 10m, 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 Rimini and Cefalù. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS and Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Autokar Polska, Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., Autoservizi Salemi Srl, BonelliBus s.a.s. and Itabus run regular bus services between Rimini and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Rimini to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Cefalù

Transport options from Rimini to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 55m
€200($200)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train to Forli, plane4hrs
€105($105)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Train to Ancona, plane4h 25m
€165($165)
every 2 hours812km (504 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€135($135)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane5h 20m
€105($105)
hourly955km (593 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane6h 15m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,207km (750 miles)
Train
15h 10m
€90($90)
once daily1,155km (718 miles)
Bus via Roma + 1 similar
18h 30m
€59($59)
3 times a week1,313km (816 miles)
Bus18h 40m
€90($90)
5 times a week1,448km (900 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 40m
€210($210)
hourly1,146km (712 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