There are 4 ways to get from Etna to Cefalù by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cefalutrain Re / ...
4h 56m€73–110Drive 155 km
cheapest- Drive from Etna to Cefalùcar 155 km
2h 35m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Etna to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
- Take the bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalùbus
8h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Etna to Cataniabus
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Termini Imeresetrain 5503 / ...
6h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Etna to Cefalù is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Etna to Cefalù is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Etna to Cefalù. However, there are services departing from Etna and arriving at Cefalù via Catania Central Bus Station and Palermo - Via Balsamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Etna to Cefalù. However, there are services departing from Giarre-Riposto and arriving at Cefalu via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Etna and Cefalù is 247 km. The road distance is 155 km.
The best way to get from Etna to Cefalù without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Etna to Cefalù, including transfers.
Etna to Cefalù bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Etna station.
Etna to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Giarre-Riposto station.
The best way to get from Etna to Cefalù is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Etna, Italy and Cefalù, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Etna to Cefalu via Giarre-Riposto and Messina Centrale in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Etna to Cefalù via Catania, Catania Central Bus Station, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, and Palermo - Via Balsamo in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Termini Imerese
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Etna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Etna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalù
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
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More Questions & Answers
Etna to Cefalù bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Catania station.
Etna to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Etna to Cefalù is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Etna to Cefalù.
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