Cefalù to Palermo train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cefalù to Palermo

Showing times and prices for Nov 23

Cheapest price

$9

Average price

$9

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

48 m

Trains per day

3

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 3 trains that leave Cefalù for Palermo on Sun, Nov 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Nov 23 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest trains will take 51 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
06:55PM0h51
Cefalù
07:46PMPalermo
$91One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
07:11PM0h43
Cefalù
07:54PMPalermo
$91One-way
0 transfers
Intercity
08:05PM0h50
Cefalù
08:55PMPalermo
$111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cefalù to Palermo

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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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€7

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€6

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1h 23m

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53m

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Additional time*

1h 51m

Average total duration

1h 21m

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Live departures

Cefalù to Palermo train times

The table below shows live departures for Cefalù to Palermo trains for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:09 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
trenitaliaregRegionale 128514:25 AM Cefalù station
0h56
5:21 AM Palermo Roccella0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 128514:25 AM Cefalù station
1h07
5:32 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 220495:16 AM Cefalù station
0h51
6:07 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM002 · Regionale 53515:45 AM Cefalù
1h07
6:52 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM102 · Regionale 53515:48 AM Cefalù
1h04
6:52 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 53516:02 AM Cefalù station
0h50
6:52 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM004 · Regionale 128636:15 AM Cefalù
1h30
7:45 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM104 · Regionale 128636:18 AM Cefalù
1h27
7:45 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 128636:37 AM Cefalù station
1h08
7:45 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM006 · Regionale Veloce 53537:15 AM Cefalù
1h19
8:34 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM106 · Regionale Veloce 53537:18 AM Cefalù
1h16
8:34 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53537:47 AM Cefalù station
0h47
8:34 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM008 · Regionale 128718:15 AM Cefalù
1h32
9:47 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM108 · Regionale 128718:18 AM Cefalù
1h29
9:47 AM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 128718:46 AM Cefalù station
1h01
9:47 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53559:15 AM Cefalù station
0h46
10:01 AM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM012 · Regionale 2180110:15 AM Cefalù
2h00
12:15 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM112 · Regionale 2180110:18 AM Cefalù
1h57
12:15 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM014 · Regionale 535911:15 AM Cefalù
1h17
12:32 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM114 · Regionale 535911:18 AM Cefalù
1h14
12:32 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 2180111:22 AM Cefalù station
0h53
12:15 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 535911:45 AM Cefalù station
0h47
12:32 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 2189312:20 PM Cefalù station
0h52
1:12 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM018 · Regionale 536112:45 PM Cefalù
1h38
2:23 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM118 · Regionale 536112:48 PM Cefalù
1h35
2:23 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 53611:30 PM Cefalù station
0h53
2:23 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM020 · Regionale 218871:50 PM Cefalù
1h32
3:22 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM120 · Regionale 218871:53 PM Cefalù
1h29
3:22 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 218872:22 PM Cefalù station
1h00
3:22 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM022 · Regionale Veloce 53632:40 PM Cefalù
1h46
4:26 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM122 · Regionale Veloce 53632:43 PM Cefalù
1h43
4:26 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53633:33 PM Cefalù station
0h53
4:26 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 128974:09 PM Cefalù station
0h56
5:05 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM024 · Regionale 53694:35 PM Cefalù
2h30
7:05 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM024+trenitaliaintIntercity 7234:35 PM Cefalù
1h53
6:28 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM124 · Regionale 53694:38 PM Cefalù
2h27
7:05 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM124+trenitaliaintIntercity 7234:38 PM Cefalù
1h50
6:28 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaintIntercity 7235:36 PM Cefalù station
0h52
6:28 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53696:16 PM Cefalù station
0h49
7:05 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129997:07 PM Cefalù station
1h00
8:07 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregAutobus SM026 · Regionale 129117:15 PM Cefalù
1h45
9:00 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregAutobus SM126 · Regionale 129117:18 PM Cefalù
1h42
9:00 PM Palermo Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 129118:07 PM Cefalù station
0h53
9:00 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 63999:37 PM Cefalù station
0h48
10:25 PM Palermo Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 7299:45 PM Cefalù station
0h50
10:35 PM Palermo Centrale0 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.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cefalù to Palermo per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cefalù to Palermo.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cefalù to Palermo

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Trains from Cefalù to Palermo run on average 31 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) 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 43m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)
Distance
36 miles (59 km)
Average train duration
53m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€7)
Trains per day
31
Direct trains
16
Fastest train
43m
First train
00:03
Last train
23:37
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Cefalù to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Cefalù and Palermo from $8 (€6). 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
43m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Regionale frequency
26 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
50m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
Intercity frequency
2 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

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.

FAQs
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.
The train from Cefalù to Palermo takes 43m and runs 31 per day.
The last train from Cefalù to Palermo leaves at 11:37 PM.
Train ticket prices from Cefalù to Palermo can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€7), while the average price is around $9 (€7).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cefalù to Palermo.
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.
The cheapest way to get from Cefalù to Palermo is by bus, with a cost of around $8 (€6).
Yes, a day trip from Cefalù to Palermo is feasible as the journey takes 43m, covering a distance of 36 miles (59 km). Trains operate 31 times per day.
Yes, the train journey from Cefalù to Palermo is scenic, offering views of the Mediterranean coastline, charming villages, and the lush Sicilian landscape.
The first train from Cefalù to Palermo leaves at 12:03 AM.
The distance by train from Cefalù to Palermo is 36 miles (59 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Cefalù to Palermo.
The train station in Cefalù that goes to Palermo is Cefalù station, which connects to Palermo Centrale.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cefalù to Palermo. This service operates 16 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
There is no high speed train available from Cefalù to Palermo.

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Popular train stations from Cefalù to Palermo

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