How to travel from Sorrento to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Cefalù is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Cefalu.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cefalù Train Station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then 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
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Sorrento and Cefalù is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Cefalù is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Cefalù. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and Trenitalia run train services between Sorrento and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Sorrento and Cefalù. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Sorrento to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then 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 Sorrento to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Sorrento to Cefalù

Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Cefalù

Transport options from Sorrento to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€83($83)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train
9h 55m
€53($53)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€37($37)
5 times a week735km (457 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 50m
€63($63)
every 4 hours633km (393 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 20m
€120($120)
hourly646km (401 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