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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cefalù to Palermo
Showing times and prices for May 24
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
59 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cefalù to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cefalù to Palermo will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Fast trains
Of the 31 trains that leave Cefalù for Palermo on Sun, May 24, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 48 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.
Regionale 129998:03 PM1h03Cefalù station9:06 PMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers- Regionale 128812:44 PM0h50Cefalù station3:34 PMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 53654:40 PM0h49Cefalù station5:29 PMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 348799:59 AM0h46Cefalù station10:45 AMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 218057:33 AM1h05Cefalù station8:38 AMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 222116:55 PM0h45Cefalù station7:40 PMPalermo Roccella$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 348799:59 AM0h46Cefalù station10:45 AMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 2220110:34 AM0h47Cefalù station11:21 AMPalermo Roccella$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 2220312:55 PM0h47Cefalù station1:42 PMPalermo Roccella$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 53719:09 PM0h48Cefalù station9:57 PMPalermo Centrale$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cefalù to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cefalù to Palermo is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Cefalù to Palermo is by train with an average journey time of 54m.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Yes, you can take a train between Cefalù and Palermo.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cefalù to Palermo among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 11m faster (54m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $22 (€18)). 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.
Live departures
Cefalù to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Cefalù to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Regionale 21805 | 7:33 AM Cefalù station | 1h05 | 8:38 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus SM028 · Regionale 22199 | 8:05 AM Cefalù | 1h42 | 9:47 AM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus SM128 · Regionale 22199 | 8:08 AM Cefalù | 1h39 | 9:47 AM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22199 | 8:58 AM Cefalù station | 0h49 | 9:47 AM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 34879 | 9:59 AM Cefalù station | 0h46 | 10:45 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22201 | 10:34 AM Cefalù station | 0h47 | 11:21 AM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus SM030 · Regionale 22175 | 11:15 AM Cefalù | 1h10 | 12:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus SM130 · Regionale 22175 | 11:18 AM Cefalù | 1h07 | 12:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22175 | 11:35 AM Cefalù station | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22213 | 12:30 PM Cefalù station | 1h00 | 1:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22203 | 12:55 PM Cefalù station | 0h47 | 1:42 PM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus SM032 · Regionale 22179 | 1:15 PM Cefalù | 1h41 | 2:56 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus SM132 · Regionale 22179 | 1:18 PM Cefalù | 1h38 | 2:56 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22179 | 2:05 PM Cefalù station | 0h51 | 2:56 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12881 | 2:44 PM Cefalù station | 0h50 | 3:34 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22183 | 3:49 PM Cefalù station | 0h50 | 4:39 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5365 | 4:40 PM Cefalù station | 0h49 | 5:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22207 | 4:55 PM Cefalù station | 0h51 | 5:46 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus SM034 · Regionale 22185 | 5:15 PM Cefalù | 1h26 | 6:41 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus SM134 · Regionale 22185 | 5:18 PM Cefalù | 1h23 | 6:41 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22185 | 5:49 PM Cefalù station | 0h52 | 6:41 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Intercity 723 | 6:16 PM Cefalù station | 0h52 | 7:08 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22211 | 6:55 PM Cefalù station | 0h45 | 7:40 PM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5367 | 7:07 PM Cefalù station | 0h48 | 7:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22187 | 7:55 PM Cefalù station | 0h51 | 8:46 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12999 | 8:03 PM Cefalù station | 1h03 | 9:06 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus SM036 · Regionale 22191 | 8:15 PM Cefalù | 1h31 | 9:46 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus SM136 · Regionale 22191 | 8:18 PM Cefalù | 1h28 | 9:46 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22191 | 8:55 PM Cefalù station | 0h51 | 9:46 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5371 | 9:09 PM Cefalù station | 0h48 | 9:57 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cefalù to Palermo?
The best time to book your train from Cefalù to Palermo is 3 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cefalù to Palermo route.
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Overview: Train from Cefalù to Palermo
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Trains from Cefalù to Palermo run on average 33 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Cefalù to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Cefalù and Palermo from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Regionale frequency
31 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Intercity
About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€9)
Intercity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Palermo
Things to do in Palermo
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
- Recommended
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Leading archaeological museum with Punic, Greek and Roman finds, plus one of the most important classical collections in Sicily.
- Recommended
Palazzo Mirto
Historic house museum preserving aristocratic interiors, decorative arts and furnishings that show Palermo's noble life across centuries.
- Must visit
Quattro Canti
Baroque crossroads at the heart of historic Palermo, famous for its theatrical facades and constant street life.
- Must visit
Piazza Pretoria
Elegant square known for its monumental Renaissance fountain and surrounding historic buildings in the old center.
- Must visit
Mondello Beach Area
The city's famous seaside district, popular for clear water, Liberty-style architecture and a social-media-friendly coastal setting.
Arancine
Palermo’s iconic fried rice balls, often filled with ragù, butter and ham, or cheese. A classic street food and a point of local pride.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Panelle
Chickpea fritters served hot, often in a sesame bun. One of Palermo’s most traditional and beloved street foods.
- Vegetarian
Crocchè
Soft potato croquettes, usually mixed with parsley and fried until crisp. Commonly eaten with panelle in Palermo street food shops.
Osteria Ballarò
Well-known restaurant near the historic center serving refined Sicilian cuisine with local ingredients in an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
Buatta Cucina Popolana
Popular modern Sicilian restaurant focused on traditional recipes, seasonal produce, and polished presentations in central Palermo.
Trattoria Ai Cascinari
Established family-run trattoria loved for hearty Palermitan cooking, generous portions, and a classic local dining atmosphere.
Euro
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Meals and transport are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for street food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.20-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
Palermo AMAT
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 1.40 EUR
- Day pass
- 3.50 EUR
To the city center
Palermo Centrale -> Quattro Canti, Palermo
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- AMAT tickets must be validated when you board buses or trams and remain valid for the allowed time period.
- Onboard card payment is not consistently available on Palermo buses, so buy tickets in advance via AMAT sales points or official channels.
FAQs: Trains from Cefalù to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cefalù to Palermo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Cefalù to Palermo can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $9 (€7), while the average price is around $9 (€7).
The train from Cefalù to Palermo takes 45m and runs 33 per day.
The distance by train from Cefalù to Palermo is 36 miles (59 km).
The first train from Cefalù to Palermo leaves at 12:03 AM.
The last train from Cefalù to Palermo leaves at 11:37 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Cefalù to Palermo.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cefalù to Palermo. This service operates 17 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cefalù to Palermo.
The train station in Cefalù that goes to Palermo is Cefalù station, which connects to Palermo Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Cefalù to Palermo is by train, with a cost of around $9 (€7).
Yes, the train journey from Cefalù to Palermo is scenic, offering views of the Mediterranean coastline, charming villages, and the lush Sicilian landscape.
Yes, a day trip from Cefalù to Palermo is feasible as the journey takes 45m, covering a distance of 36 miles (59 km). Trains operate 31 times per day.
In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.
Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Cefalù to Palermo.
Since both Cefalù and Palermo are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Palermo include Punta Raisi, Bagheria, Santa Flavia, Capo d'Orlando, Caltanissetta.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cefalù to Palermo among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Italy Pass and Interrail Italy Pass are valid on most trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo within Italy, including regional, intercity, and high-speed trains, though some restrictions and seat reservation fees may apply.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Palermo, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially pickpocketing in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and vendors, as well as unofficial guides offering overpriced tours. It's advisable to use authorized services and stay vigilant in busy tourist spots.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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