- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
59 km
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 €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 30 trains that leave Cefalù for Palermo on Sun, Aug 23, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 52 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 5357
Regionale 12881
Regionale 5371
Regionale 5365
Regionale 22213
Regionale 5367
Regionale 22211
Regionale 5357
Regionale 22201
Regionale 22203Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cefalù to Palermo:
A bus is €0.66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cefalù to Palermo costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 10m faster (55m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€7 vs €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.
The table below shows live departures for Cefalù to Palermo trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12851 | 5:25 AM Cefalù station | 1h10 | 6:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22049 | 6:13 AM Cefalù station | 0h54 | 7:07 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5351 | 6:53 AM Cefalù station | 1h00 | 7:53 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM004 · Regionale 12863 | 7:15 AM Cefalù | 1h35 | 8:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM004 · Regionale 12863 | 7:15 AM Cefalù | 1h25 | 8:40 AM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM104 · Regionale 12863 | 7:18 AM Cefalù | 1h32 | 8:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM104 · Regionale 12863 | 7:18 AM Cefalù | 1h22 | 8:40 AM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12863 | 7:32 AM Cefalù station | 1h08 | 8:40 AM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12863 | 7:32 AM Cefalù station | 1h18 | 8:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM006 · Regionale 5353 | 8:15 AM Cefalù | 1h20 | 9:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM106 · Regionale 5353 | 8:18 AM Cefalù | 1h17 | 9:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5353 | 8:45 AM Cefalù station | 0h50 | 9:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM008 · Regionale 12871 | 9:15 AM Cefalù | 1h32 | 10:47 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM108 · Regionale 12871 | 9:18 AM Cefalù | 1h29 | 10:47 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12871 | 9:43 AM Cefalù station | 1h04 | 10:47 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5355 | 10:05 AM Cefalù station | 0h51 | 10:56 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM012 · Regionale 22175 | 11:15 AM Cefalù | 1h15 | 12:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM112 · Regionale 22175 | 11:18 AM Cefalù | 1h12 | 12:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22175 | 11:35 AM Cefalù station | 0h55 | 12:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM014 · Regionale 5359 | 12:15 PM Cefalù | 1h22 | 1:37 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM114 · Regionale 5359 | 12:18 PM Cefalù | 1h19 | 1:37 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21551 | 12:25 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 1:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5359 | 12:41 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 1:37 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM016 · Regionale 22205 | 1:15 PM Cefalù | 1h10 | 2:25 PM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21893 | 1:17 PM Cefalù station | 1h00 | 2:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM116 · Regionale 22205 | 1:18 PM Cefalù | 1h07 | 2:25 PM Palermo Roccella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22205 | 1:33 PM Cefalù station | 0h52 | 2:25 PM Palermo Roccella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM018 · Regionale 5361 | 1:45 PM Cefalù | 1h43 | 3:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM118 · Regionale 5361 | 1:48 PM Cefalù | 1h40 | 3:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5361 | 2:34 PM Cefalù station | 0h54 | 3:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM020 · Regionale 21887 | 2:50 PM Cefalù | 1h24 | 4:14 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM120 · Regionale 21887 | 2:53 PM Cefalù | 1h21 | 4:14 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21887 | 3:11 PM Cefalù station | 1h03 | 4:14 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM022 · Regionale Veloce 5363 | 3:40 PM Cefalù | 1h54 | 5:34 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM122 · Regionale Veloce 5363 | 3:43 PM Cefalù | 1h51 | 5:34 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22183 | 3:44 PM Cefalù station | 0h55 | 4:39 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5363 | 4:38 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 5:34 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22207 | 4:53 PM Cefalù station | 0h57 | 5:50 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12897 | 5:16 PM Cefalù station | 0h59 | 6:15 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM024 · Regionale 5369 | 5:35 PM Cefalù | 2h35 | 8:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM024+ Intercity 723 | 5:35 PM Cefalù | 1h35 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM124+ Intercity 723 | 5:38 PM Cefalù | 1h32 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM124 · Regionale 5369 | 5:38 PM Cefalù | 2h32 | 8:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 723 | 6:14 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5369 | 7:16 PM Cefalù station | 0h54 | 8:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 83907 | 7:40 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 8:36 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12999 | 8:06 PM Cefalù station | 1h01 | 9:07 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus SM026 · Regionale 22189 | 8:15 PM Cefalù | 1h29 | 9:44 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus SM126 · Regionale 22189 | 8:18 PM Cefalù | 1h26 | 9:44 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22189 | 8:45 PM Cefalù station | 0h59 | 9:44 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12911 | 9:03 PM Cefalù station | 0h56 | 9:59 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cefalù to Palermo run on average 33 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 16 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.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Historic rooms and vivid majolica floors showcase aristocratic Palermo. Visit for decorative arts, period interiors and city history.
Housed in the grand Steri Palace, this museum presents the Sicilian Inquisition’s story through cells, graffiti and historical documents.
Palermo’s elegant main boulevard links major monuments, shops and theaters. Ideal for first walks and observing the city’s layered architecture.
This historic street cuts across the old center and hosts markets, churches and daily life. A lively route for exploring local Palermo.
A bustling old quarter famous for layered street life, churches and market culture. Best explored on foot for atmosphere and urban history.
Crisp fried rice ball stuffed with ragù, peas and caciocavallo. A Sicilian street food icon widely loved in Palermo.
Soft sesame-topped bun filled with spleen and lung, often with caciocavallo or ricotta. A classic Palermo street food with deep local roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and raisins. Its sweet-savory flavor reflects Palermo's Arab-Norman culinary heritage.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Sicilian tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic seafood restaurant near the port, praised for fresh catch, raw dishes and classic Palermo fish recipes.
Legendary no-frills street-food stop celebrated for pane con la milza and authentic local sandwiches loved by residents.
Moderate for Italy. Street food and local meals are affordable, while hotels in peak season cost more. Public transport is cheap, keeping overall tourist costs reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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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.

Most Cefalù to Palermo trains use the Cefalù to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Cefalù and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia is 2 km from Cefalù city centre. Public transport options include:
Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby dining options available.
Wi-Fi is available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia. ATMs are available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Ticket office support is available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale is 1 km from Cefalù city centre. Public transport options include:
Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale. ATMs are available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale.
Ticket office support is available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale.
Available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale: The station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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