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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Cefalù
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€13
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 17
33
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Cefalù is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Cefalù will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 33 trains from Messina to Cefalù, including 18 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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 12885 · Regionale 2188712:32 PM2h38Messina Centrale3:10 PMCefalù station€131One-way1 transfer- Regionale 12885 · Regionale 2188712:32 PM2h38Messina Centrale3:10 PMCefalù station€131One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 12853 · Regionale 128635:01 AM2h36Messina Centrale7:37 AMCefalù station€131One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 53632:37 PM2h01Messina Centrale4:38 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 53536:38 AM2h14Messina Centrale8:52 AMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 53632:37 PM2h01Messina Centrale4:38 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 535910:43 AM2h01Messina Centrale12:44 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 535910:43 AM2h01Messina Centrale12:44 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 53632:37 PM2h01Messina Centrale4:38 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 53695:14 PM2h04Messina Centrale7:18 PMCefalù station€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, ferry, and bus for Messina to Cefalù
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Cefalù among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a ferry costs an average of €46.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Cefalù:
A train is €0.29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Messina to Cefalù costing on average €14.
A train is €36 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Messina to Cefalù costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Cefalù take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 10m.
Live departures
Messina to Cefalù train times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Cefalù trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 5351 · Autobus SM103 | 4:49 AM Messina Centrale | 2h29 | 7:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5351 | 4:49 AM Messina Centrale | 2h06 | 6:55 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5351 | 4:49 AM Messina Centrale | 2h06 | 6:55 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12853 · Regionale 12863 | 5:01 AM Messina Centrale | 2h36 | 7:37 AM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12853 · Regionale 12863 | 5:01 AM Messina Centrale | 2h36 | 7:37 AM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12853 · Regionale 12863 · Autobus SM105 | 5:01 AM Messina Centrale | 3h17 | 8:18 AM Cefalù | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 5353 | 6:38 AM Messina Centrale | 2h14 | 8:52 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5353 · Autobus SM107 | 6:38 AM Messina Centrale | 2h40 | 9:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5353 | 6:38 AM Messina Centrale | 2h14 | 8:52 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5355 | 7:56 AM Messina Centrale | 2h16 | 10:12 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5355 · Autobus SM111 | 7:56 AM Messina Centrale | 3h22 | 11:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5355 | 7:56 AM Messina Centrale | 2h16 | 10:12 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5359 · Autobus SM115 | 10:43 AM Messina Centrale | 2h35 | 1:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5359 | 10:43 AM Messina Centrale | 2h01 | 12:44 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5359 | 10:43 AM Messina Centrale | 2h01 | 12:44 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5361 | 12:27 PM Messina Centrale | 2h11 | 2:38 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5361 | 12:27 PM Messina Centrale | 2h11 | 2:38 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5361 · Autobus SM121 | 12:27 PM Messina Centrale | 3h16 | 3:43 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12885 · Regionale 21887 | 12:32 PM Messina Centrale | 2h38 | 3:10 PM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12885 · Regionale 21887 | 12:32 PM Messina Centrale | 2h38 | 3:10 PM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12885 · Regionale 21887 · Autobus SM121 | 12:32 PM Messina Centrale | 3h11 | 3:43 PM Cefalù | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 5363 | 2:37 PM Messina Centrale | 2h01 | 4:38 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5363 · Autobus SM123 | 2:37 PM Messina Centrale | 3h01 | 5:38 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5363 | 2:37 PM Messina Centrale | 2h01 | 4:38 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Intercity 723 | 4:00 PM Messina Centrale | 2h12 | 6:12 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 723 | 4:00 PM Messina Centrale | 2h12 | 6:12 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5369 | 5:14 PM Messina Centrale | 2h04 | 7:18 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5369 · Autobus SM125 | 5:14 PM Messina Centrale | 3h04 | 8:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5369 | 5:14 PM Messina Centrale | 2h04 | 7:18 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12903 · Regionale 12911 | 6:05 PM Messina Centrale | 3h07 | 9:12 PM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12903 · Regionale 12911 | 6:05 PM Messina Centrale | 3h07 | 9:12 PM Cefalù station | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 729 | 7:50 PM Messina Centrale | 2h14 | 10:04 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 729 | 7:50 PM Messina Centrale | 2h14 | 10:04 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Messina to Cefalù
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Trains from Messina to Cefalù run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale from Messina to Cefalù trainsIntercity, Regionale trains will get you between Messina and Cefalù from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Messina to Cefalù
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Messina to Cefalù
Most Messina to Cefalù trains use the Messina Centrale to Cefalù station pair, with some services arriving at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia. Use this guide to compare Messina and Cefalù train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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Getting to Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia from Cefalù city centre
Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia is 2 km from Cefalù city centre. Public transport options include:
Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nearby dining options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia. ATMs are available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cefalù, Hotel Santa Lucia.
Getting to Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale from Cefalù city centre
Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale is 1 km from Cefalù city centre. Public transport options include:
Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale train station facilities and services
Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale. ATMs are available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cefalù, Cefalu' Ospedale: The station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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