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Museo Mandralisca
Small local museum presenting Sicilian traditions and the work of artisan Salvatore Franco. A good stop for folk culture.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£19
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£19
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
6 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
6 h 29 m
Buses on 12 Oct
1
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Cefalù is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Cefalù will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 1 buses from Catania to Cefalù, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 29 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.


Buses from Catania to Cefalù run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 19:25. The fastest coach covers the 111 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 111 km |
Average bus duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 21m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 19:25 |
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The table below shows live departures for Catania to Cefalù coaches for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 5382+ BUS LP965 | 11:08 Catania Centrale | 6h00 | 17:08 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12990+ BUS L729A | 17:55 Catania Centrale | 6h08 | 0:03 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
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Small local museum presenting Sicilian traditions and the work of artisan Salvatore Franco. A good stop for folk culture.
Museum inside the cathedral complex with liturgical art, treasury objects and access to parts of the monumental buildings.
Archaeological area and museum route on La Rocca with ancient remains, fortifications and interpretation of Cefalù’s early history.
Historic seafront square beside the cathedral. A pleasant place to pause, admire the façade and absorb the town’s atmosphere.
Long sandy beach backed by the old town. It is ideal for a walk, sea views and classic panoramas of Cefalù.
Promontory above Cefalù with walking paths, ruins and sweeping views. It combines nature, archaeology and one of the town’s best viewpoints.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and raisins. A hallmark Sicilian dish that blends Arab and Mediterranean influences common on this coast.
Baked pasta timbale with aubergine, tomato, cheese and often meat. A celebratory Sicilian classic closely associated with festive family cooking.
Rice balls filled traditionally with ragù, peas and cheese, then crumbed and fried. One of Sicily’s most iconic street foods, widely eaten in Cefalù.
Refined seafood restaurant near the historic centre, known for polished Sicilian cooking and a romantic atmosphere.
Casual venue known for Sicilian street food, arancine, panelle and quick local bites in the historic centre.
Established seafront spot serving fresh fish, pasta and Sicilian classics in a relaxed setting with sea views.
Moderate for Sicily: dining is fair value, but summer rooms rise sharply. Local buses are cheap, and everyday coffee and snacks are affordable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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