How to travel from Sanremo to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Cefalù is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

10 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Roma Tiburtina and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovani and then to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Cefalù.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Cefalù by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Sanremo and Cefalù is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sanremo and Cefalù by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Cefalù. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina and Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Sanremo and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17hrs, 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 Sanremo and Cefalù. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovani. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.

Lirosi Linee and Itabus run regular bus services between Sanremo and Cefalù. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sanremo to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Sanremo to Cefalù

Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Cefalù

Transport options from Sanremo to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 50m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane7h 25m
€90($90)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Genova Sestri Ponen., plane7h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,298km (807 miles)
Train to Savona, plane8h 10m
€130($130)
every 3 hours1,254km (779 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 35m
€115($115)
twice daily1,421km (883 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, ferry24h 5m
€160($160)
once daily988km (614 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17hrs
€120($120)
once daily1,424km (885 miles)
Train via Roma Termini18h 40m
€100($100)
once daily1,421km (883 miles)
Bus
21h 50m
€115($115)
3 times a week1,633km (1,015 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 40m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,085km (674 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