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Museo Mandralisca
The town’s main museum, known for archaeology, decorative arts, and Antonello da Messina’s famous Portrait of an Unknown Man. A compact but essential cultural stop in the historic center.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Capo d'Orlando for Cefalù on Sun, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Cefalù take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $16 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:54 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h24 | 3:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:29 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h11 | 4:40 PM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h10 | 6:15 PM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h08 | 7:14 PM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h49 | 8:09 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:27 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 1h37 | 9:04 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:09 PM Capo D'orlando-naso | 0h58 | 10:07 PM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 6:35 AM Capo d'Orlando | 1h16 | 7:51 AM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Capo d'Orlando | 1h16 | 8:51 AM Cefalù | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 1:03 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
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The town’s main museum, known for archaeology, decorative arts, and Antonello da Messina’s famous Portrait of an Unknown Man. A compact but essential cultural stop in the historic center.
Although primarily part of the cathedral complex, the cloister and treasury-style displays function as a museum-like visit for those interested in religious art and medieval architecture.
A small contemporary digital museum space inside the Bastione area, presenting multimedia exhibitions tied to local culture and heritage. Useful for visitors seeking a newer interpretive experience.
The old town is a maze of medieval lanes, small squares, stone houses, and lively streets leading between the cathedral and the sea. It is the core walking area for first-time visitors.
The cathedral square is Cefalù’s main public space and one of its most iconic views. It is the natural starting point for sightseeing and evening strolls.
The town beach is one of Cefalù’s defining open areas, combining sea access with iconic views back toward the cathedral skyline and historic center.
A classic Sicilian pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts, raisins, and anchovy notes. It is one of the island’s most iconic dishes and is widely associated with coastal cooking.
Stuffed sardines rolled with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins, and herbs, then baked. This traditional Sicilian preparation is especially linked to seaside towns and reflects the island’s sweet-savory味
Twisted pasta served with a Sicilian pesto of tomato, almonds, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Though western Sicilian in origin, it is a beloved regional dish commonly found in Cefalù.
A well-known restaurant in Cefalù’s old town with a romantic atmosphere, known for refined Sicilian cuisine, seafood, and an extensive wine selection.
A long-established Cefalù restaurant known for grilled fish, seafood, and traditional Sicilian dishes in a polished but relaxed setting near the historic center.
An established seafood-focused restaurant popular for fresh catches, pasta dishes, and a classic coastal atmosphere close to the waterfront.
Moderate for Sicily: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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