How to travel from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù, Italy

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù by 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 CefalùVibo Valentia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù

There are several options for getting from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Vibo Valentia and Cefalù by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù. We recommend that you drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Cefalù. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vibo Valentia and Cefalù. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Vibo Valentia and Cefalù. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 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 Vibo Valentia to Cefalù. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Cefalu. instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù

Compare travel optionsbetween Vibo Valentia and Cefalù

Transport options from Vibo Valentia to Cefalù
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
3h 30m
€23($23)
4 times a week244km (152 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train4h 30m
€22($22)
4 times a week246km (153 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€37($37)
6 times a week298km (185 miles)
Car and Ferry
3hrs
€49($49)
hourly256km (159 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