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Compare train and bus for Catania to Cefalù
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Cefalù among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Cefalù:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Cefalù costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Cefalù take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Catania to Cefalù by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Cefalù is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 129225:32 PM2h58Catania Centrale8:30 PMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 129225:32 PM2h58Catania Centrale8:30 PMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 129225:32 PM2h58Catania Centrale8:30 PMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 221767:32 AM3h13Catania Centrale10:45 AMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 218663:32 PM3h15Catania Centrale6:47 PMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 5511 · Regionale 129061:32 PM3h16Catania Centrale4:48 PMCefalù station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Cefalù:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Cefalù costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Cefalù take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Cefalù as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Cefalù station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Milazzo and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Cefalù by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cefalù by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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