How to travel from Trieste to Cefalù, Italy
The distance between Trieste and Cefalù is around 985km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Trieste to Cefalù by plane, train, 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 Cefalù → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Train
Take the train to Napoli Centrale Station and then to Cefalu.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Cefalù Train Station.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€70($70)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Cefalù.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Cefalù
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trieste to Cefalù by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Trieste and Cefalù is around 985km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Trieste and Cefalù by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Cefalù is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Cefalù. It typically takes around 15h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 60m.
ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Cefalù. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 60m, 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 Trieste and Cefalù. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Cefalù. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Trieste to Cefalù. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Cefalù is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Cefalù
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | €170($170) | hourly | 985km (612 miles) |
| Fly to Catania (CTA), Train | 5h 45m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Train | 15h 60m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,450km (901 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 10m | €70($70) | 5 times a week | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
| Bus via Villa San Giovanni | 24hrs | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 1,676km (1,041 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 40m | €275($275) | hourly | 1,505km (935 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.
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