- Must visit
Museo Mandralisca
Small local museum presenting Sicilian traditions and the work of artisan Salvatore Franco. A good stop for folk culture.
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Catania to Cefalù you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 21664
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Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 21866
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Regionale Veloce 5501 · Regionale Veloce 5354
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Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 12922
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Regionale Veloce 5491 · Regionale 12888
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Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 12922
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Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 21866
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Regionale Veloce 5511 · Regionale 12906
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Regionale Veloce 5491 · Regionale 12888
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Regionale Veloce 5503+
Intercity 95070
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Trains from Catania to Cefalù run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 19:26 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Catania to Cefalù.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Cefalù trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 5511 · Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM023 | 13:32 Catania Centrale | 4h03 | 17:35 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5511 · Regionale 12906 | 13:32 Catania Centrale | 3h16 | 16:48 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5511 · Regionale 12906 · Autobus SM123 | 13:32 Catania Centrale | 4h06 | 17:38 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5384+ Intercity 723 | 14:09 Catania Centrale | 4h03 | 18:12 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 21866 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 3h15 | 18:47 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 21866 · Autobus SM025 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 4h43 | 20:15 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5513 · Regionale 21866 · Autobus SM125 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 4h46 | 20:18 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 12922 | 17:32 Catania Centrale | 2h58 | 20:30 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
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Regionale Veloce 5501 · Regionale Veloce 5354 | 5:00 Catania Centrale | 4h04 | 9:04 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5501 · Regionale Veloce 5354 · Autobus SM009 | 5:00 Catania Centrale | 5h15 | 10:15 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5501 · Regionale Veloce 5354 · Autobus SM109 | 5:00 Catania Centrale | 5h18 | 10:18 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 5355 · Autobus SM011 | 6:17 Catania Centrale | 4h58 | 11:15 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 5355 | 6:17 Catania Centrale | 3h55 | 10:12 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 5355 · Autobus SM111 | 6:17 Catania Centrale | 5h01 | 11:18 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 21664 | 7:32 Catania Centrale | 4h13 | 11:45 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM013 | 7:32 Catania Centrale | 4h43 | 12:15 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 21664 · Autobus SM113 | 7:32 Catania Centrale | 4h46 | 12:18 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5503+ Intercity 95070 | 7:32 Catania Centrale | 3h37 | 11:09 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 · Regionale 12888 | 7:32 Catania Centrale | 5h23 | 12:55 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5380 · Regionale 5359 | 8:08 Catania Centrale | 4h36 | 12:44 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5491 · Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM015 | 9:32 Catania Centrale | 3h43 | 13:15 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5491 · Regionale 12888 | 9:32 Catania Centrale | 3h23 | 12:55 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5491 · Regionale 12888 · Autobus SM115 | 9:32 Catania Centrale | 3h46 | 13:18 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 10:14 Catania Centrale | 4h24 | 14:38 Cefalù station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 · Autobus SM021 | 10:14 Catania Centrale | 5h26 | 15:40 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 · Autobus SM121 | 10:14 Catania Centrale | 5h29 | 15:43 Cefalù | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12934 · Regionale Veloce 5363 | 11:07 Catania Centrale | 5h31 | 16:38 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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