How to travel from San Gimignano to Cefalù, Italy
The distance between San Gimignano and Cefalù is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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 Cefalù → San Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Cefalù Train Station.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€87($87)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Cefalù.
- Duration21h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Cefalù
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between San Gimignano and Cefalù is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from San Gimignano and Cefalù by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Cefalù. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi, Florence and Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 5h 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 San Gimignano 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 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Cefalù
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 10m | €90($90) | hourly | 830km (516 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €79($79) | hourly | 854km (531 miles) |
| Bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2], train and plane | 5h 25m | €135($135) | hourly | 976km (607 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 954km (593 miles) |
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station + 1 similar | 17hrs | €48($48) | 5 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Bus | 17h 25m | €73($73) | 5 times a week | 1,285km (798 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 25m | €87($87) | every 4 hours | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 30m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Gimignano and Cefalù
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Cefalù
The following major airports near Cefalù offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Cefalù
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Cefalù
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Cefalù