The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Cefalù
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
24
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 €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 24 trains that leave Palermo for Cefalù on Sun, Jan 11, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 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 6154
Regionale Veloce 5366
Regionale 12998
Regionale 6152
Regionale 21810
Regionale Veloce 5354
Regionale Veloce 5366
Regionale Veloce 5362
Intercity 728
Regionale 12880Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palermo to Cefalù
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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. 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: 59 km
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1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Palermo to Cefalù train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Cefalù trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 12878 · Autobus SM111 | 8:36 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h42 | 10:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12878 · Autobus SM011 | 8:36 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h39 | 10:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12878 | 8:36 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h47 | 9:23 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 730 | 9:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM013 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h25 | 11:15 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM113 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h28 | 11:18 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21664 | 9:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h55 | 10:45 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM115 | 10:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h26 | 12:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12888 | 10:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h58 | 11:50 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM015 | 10:52 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h23 | 12:15 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21846 · Autobus SM021 | 12:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h02 | 2:40 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21846 · Autobus SM121 | 12:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h05 | 2:43 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21846 | 12:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h02 | 1:40 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5358 | 1:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12906 | 2:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h53 | 3:45 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM023 | 2:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h43 | 4:35 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM123 | 2:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h46 | 4:38 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5360 | 3:50 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h44 | 4:34 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21866 | 4:52 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h52 | 5:44 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 | 5:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h48 | 6:21 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 · Autobus SM025 | 5:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h42 | 7:15 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 · Autobus SM125 | 5:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 1h45 | 7:18 PM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12922 | 6:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h50 | 7:28 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5368 | 7:18 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h41 | 7:59 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12928 | 8:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 0h52 | 9:27 PM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21806 · Autobus SM027 | 5:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h52 | 7:05 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21806 | 5:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h10 | 6:23 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21806 · Autobus SM127 | 5:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h55 | 7:08 AM Cefalù | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 728 | 6:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h46 | 6:51 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5354 | 7:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 0h42 | 8:04 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21810 | 7:58 AM Palermo Centrale | 1h05 | 9:03 AM Cefalù station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Cefalù
Trains from Palermo to Cefalù run on average 31 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 43m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 00:46 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Palermo to Cefalù trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Palermo and Cefalù from €6. 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 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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