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How to get fromAthens to Cefalùby plane, train, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Cefalù by plane, train, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Termini Imeresetrain train
    8h 58m
    €89–224

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATH - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    7h 3m
    €75–219

  3. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    4. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cefalùcar car
    26h 39m
    €240–362

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cefalutrain train Re
    26h 41m

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Cefalutrain train Ic
    28h 51m
    €134–246

  6. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane ATH - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain train
    12h 16m
    €117–292

  7. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus bus
    5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Cefalutrain train Ic
    28h 59m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cefalutrain train Re
    30h 6m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry, train via Capo d'Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Capo d'Orlandobus bus
    4. Take the train from Capo D'orlando-Naso to Cefalutrain train Re
    31h 3m

Athens to Cefalù by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,045 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cefalù, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Cefalù. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Via Santa Maria Goretti, walk to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, take the train to Termini Imerese, then take the train to Cefalu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Cefalù via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 26h 39m.

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