The cheapest and fastest ferries from Florence to Cefalù
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
20 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
678 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Florence to Cefalù is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Cefalù will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Florence for Cefalù on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct ferries cover the 678 km distance in an average of 20 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest ferries will take 20 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and ferry for Florence to Cefalù
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Cefalù among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 366 nautical miles (678 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $120 Average price |
20h 53m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Florence to Cefalù ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Cefalù ferries for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 PM Florence | 20h30 | 2:00 PM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Florence to Cefalù
Ferries from Florence to Cefalù run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest ferry covers the 366 nautical miles (678 km) distance in 19h 30m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 366 nautical miles (678 km) |
Average sailing duration 19h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 19:30 |
FAQs: Ferry from Florence to Cefalù
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Cefalù by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cefalù, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

