There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Cefalù by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain
5h 5m€37–139Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Cefalutrain Ic
10h 46m€85–180Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
- Take the bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalùbus Palermo
14h 20m€43–61Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Cefalùcar
8h 49m€151–229Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
- Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalutrain
6h 53m€52–191Bus via Palermo
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
- Take the bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalùbus Palermo
16h 30m€92–150
Rome to Cefalù by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cefalù is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Cefalù is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €35 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cefalù. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Cefalù via Palermo - Via Balsamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Cefalu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Rome and Cefalù is 543 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Cefalù without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Rome to Cefalù, including transfers.
Rome to Cefalù bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Cefalù is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cefalù, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Cefalu twice daily. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cefalù via Palermo Terminal Bus and Palermo - Via Balsamo in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–95
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–340
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–340
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Roma Termini to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Palermo Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalù
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
Bus from Palermo - Via Balsamo to Cefalù
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Rome to Cefalù bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Rome to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Cefalu station.
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