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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Cefalù
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Cefalù is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Cefalù will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 41 trains that leave Palermo for Cefalù on Tue, May 19, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 47 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 2166410:50 AM0h55Palermo Centrale11:45 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers- Regionale 218004:50 AM1h14Palermo Centrale6:04 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 216982:15 PM0h50Palermo Centrale3:05 PMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 218665:52 PM0h52Palermo Centrale6:44 PMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 128606:41 AM0h57Palermo Centrale7:38 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 53505:06 AM0h40Palermo Centrale5:46 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 53688:18 PM0h41Palermo Centrale8:59 PMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 53548:27 AM0h42Palermo Centrale9:09 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 53526:18 AM0h44Palermo Centrale7:02 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 128789:36 AM0h47Palermo Centrale10:23 AMCefalù station$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Cefalù 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 46m. 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 |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cefalù take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
The journey is about 20m faster (46m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $17 (€14)). 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
Palermo to Cefalù train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Cefalù trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM023 | 3:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h43 | 5:35 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM123 | 3:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h46 | 5:38 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12906 | 3:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h56 | 4:48 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5360 | 4:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h50 | 5:22 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 21866 | 5:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h52 | 6:44 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5364 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h52 | 7:25 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5364 · Autobus SM125 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h45 | 8:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5364 · Autobus SM025 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h42 | 8:15 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12922 | 7:43 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h50 | 8:33 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5368 | 8:18 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h41 | 8:59 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12928 | 9:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h52 | 10:27 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
| Regionale 21800 | 4:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h14 | 6:04 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5350 · Autobus SM101 | 5:06 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h42 | 6:48 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5350 | 5:06 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h40 | 5:46 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5350 · Autobus SM001 | 5:06 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h39 | 6:45 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5352 | 6:18 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h44 | 7:02 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12860 | 6:41 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h57 | 7:38 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12860 · Autobus SM105 | 6:41 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h37 | 8:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12860 · Autobus SM005 | 6:41 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h34 | 8:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
 Intercity 736 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h47 | 7:52 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 736+Autobus SM005 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h10 | 8:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+Autobus SM105 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h13 | 8:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5354 | 8:27 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h42 | 9:09 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5354 · Autobus SM009 | 8:27 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h48 | 10:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5354 · Autobus SM109 | 8:27 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h51 | 10:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12878 | 9:36 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h47 | 10:23 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22176 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h55 | 10:45 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 22176 · Autobus SM111 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h28 | 11:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 22176 · Autobus SM011 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h25 | 11:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 730 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h54 | 11:09 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 21664 | 10:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h55 | 11:45 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM013 | 10:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h25 | 12:15 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM113 | 10:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h28 | 12:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM015 | 11:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h23 | 1:15 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM115 | 11:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h26 | 1:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12888 | 11:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h02 | 12:54 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 21846 | 1:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h07 | 2:45 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 21698 · Autobus SM121 | 2:15 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h28 | 3:43 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 21698 · Autobus SM021 | 2:15 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h25 | 3:40 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 21698 | 2:15 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h50 | 3:05 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5358 | 2:27 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h00 | 3:27 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Palermo to Cefalù
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Trains from Palermo to Cefalù run on average 34 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Palermo to Cefalù trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Palermo and Cefalù from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Palermo to Cefalù
The train connection between Palermo and Cefalù offers a convenient way to explore the stunning Sicilian coastline. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Intercity, and Intercity Notte. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can easily enjoy the scenic journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes while soaking in breathtaking views of both coastal landscapes and charming towns along the route.
Train Connection: Palermo to Cefalù
The train connection from Palermo to Cefalù takes approximately 40 minutes and offers a total of 12 connections per day. All trains on this route are direct, providing a convenient travel option without the need for transfers. Passengers can depart from various stations in Palermo, including Palermo Notarbartolo, Palermo Centrale, Palermo Roccella, Palermo Francia, and Palermo Lolli before arriving at their destination in Cefalù.
Palermo to Cefalù Train Connection
The first daily train from Palermo departs at 04:50, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful coastal town of Cefalù. The last train leaves Cefalù at 20:35, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price from Palermo to Cefalù
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Palermo and Cefalù is €7. The average ticket price typically hovers around €7 as well, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Sicilian cities.
Exploring Cefalù: A Journey Through History and Culture
Cefalù Cathedral, or Duomo di Cefalù, is a stunning example of Norman architecture that dates back to the 12th century and was built under King Roger II. Its significance lies not only in its breathtaking mosaics depicting Christ Pantocrator but also as a UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases the rich cultural blend of Arab, Byzantine, and Norman influences. As you step inside this magnificent cathedral, you'll be captivated by its soaring ceilings and intricate artwork that tell stories from centuries past.
La Rocca is an imposing limestone cliff rising dramatically above Cefalù's picturesque coastline; it has been a strategic lookout point since ancient times. The historical importance of La Rocca stems from its role during various sieges throughout history and as the site where remnants of ancient temples can still be found today. Hiking up to La Rocca rewards visitors with panoramic views over the town and sea—an experience you won't want to miss!
The Mandralisca Museum houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts reflecting Sicily’s diverse heritage; established in 1882 by local nobleman Enrico Pirajno di Mandralisca, it offers insight into both regional history and culture. Among its unique features are works by renowned artists such as Antonello da Messina alongside archaeological finds dating back to Greek antiquity—a true treasure trove for art lovers! Be sure to take your time exploring each exhibit so you can fully appreciate how they connect Cefalù’s vibrant past with present-day life.
FAQs: Trains from Palermo to Cefalù
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Cefalù 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 Cefalù, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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