There are 3 ways to get from Scalea to Cefalù by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cefalutrain Re
6h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Re
- Take the train from Paola to Cefalutrain Ic
7h 27m€41–85Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Scalea to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Cefalùcar
5h 18m€81–128
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Cefalù is to train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Cefalù is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Cefalù. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Cefalu via Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Scalea and Cefalù is 380 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Cefalù without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Scalea to Cefalù, including transfers.
Scalea to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
Scalea to Cefalù train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paola station.
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You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Cefalu via Paola in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Paola to Cefalu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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