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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cefalù to Palermo
Showing times and prices for 06 Mar
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
59 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cefalù to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cefalù to Palermo will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
Of the 42 trains that leave Cefalù for Palermo every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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 2188715:221h00
Cefalù station16:22Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 535510:070h45
Cefalù station10:52Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 2155112:250h51
Cefalù station13:16Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 1289717:220h53
Cefalù station18:15Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 1287109:461h01
Cefalù station10:47Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 535308:490h43
Cefalù station09:32Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 535510:070h45
Cefalù station10:52Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 2227315:160h47
Cefalù station16:03Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 535912:440h48
Cefalù station13:32Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Regionale 2204906:160h49
Cefalù station07:05Palermo Centrale
£71One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Cefalù to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Cefalù to Palermo trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:37
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 5351 | 05:52 Cefalù station | 0h55 | 06:47 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM004 · Regionale 12863 | 06:15 Cefalù | 1h36 | 07:51 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM104 · Regionale 12863 | 06:18 Cefalù | 1h33 | 07:51 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12863 | 06:36 Cefalù station | 1h15 | 07:51 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM006 · Regionale 5353 | 07:15 Cefalù | 1h17 | 08:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM106 · Regionale 5353 | 07:18 Cefalù | 1h14 | 08:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 5353 | 07:49 Cefalù station | 0h43 | 08:32 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM008 · Regionale 12871 | 08:15 Cefalù | 1h32 | 09:47 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM108 · Regionale 12871 | 08:18 Cefalù | 1h29 | 09:47 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12871 | 08:46 Cefalù station | 1h01 | 09:47 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5355 | 09:07 Cefalù station | 0h45 | 09:52 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM012 · Regionale 21551 | 10:15 Cefalù | 2h01 | 12:16 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM112 · Regionale 21551 | 10:18 Cefalù | 1h58 | 12:16 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM014 · Regionale 5359 | 11:15 Cefalù | 1h17 | 12:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM114 · Regionale 5359 | 11:18 Cefalù | 1h14 | 12:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 21551 | 11:25 Cefalù station | 0h51 | 12:16 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5359 | 11:44 Cefalù station | 0h48 | 12:32 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21893 | 12:24 Cefalù station | 0h57 | 13:21 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM018 · Regionale 5361 | 12:45 Cefalù | 1h42 | 14:27 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM118 · Regionale 5361 | 12:48 Cefalù | 1h39 | 14:27 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 5361 | 13:36 Cefalù station | 0h51 | 14:27 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM020 · Regionale 22273 | 13:50 Cefalù | 1h13 | 15:03 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM120 · Regionale 22273 | 13:53 Cefalù | 1h10 | 15:03 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 22273 | 14:16 Cefalù station | 0h47 | 15:03 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21887 | 14:22 Cefalù station | 1h00 | 15:22 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM022 · Regionale Veloce 5363 | 14:40 Cefalù | 1h52 | 16:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM122 · Regionale Veloce 5363 | 14:43 Cefalù | 1h49 | 16:32 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 5363 | 15:41 Cefalù station | 0h51 | 16:32 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12897 | 16:22 Cefalù station | 0h53 | 17:15 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus SM024+ Intercity 723 | 16:35 Cefalù | 1h35 | 18:10 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM024 · Regionale 5369 | 16:35 Cefalù | 2h31 | 19:06 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM124 · Regionale 5369 | 16:38 Cefalù | 2h28 | 19:06 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM124+Intercity 723 | 16:38 Cefalù | 1h32 | 18:10 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Intercity 723 | 17:17 Cefalù station | 0h53 | 18:10 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5369 | 18:15 Cefalù station | 0h51 | 19:06 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12999 | 19:10 Cefalù station | 0h56 | 20:06 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus SM026 · Regionale 12911 | 19:15 Cefalù | 1h43 | 20:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Autobus SM126 · Regionale 12911 | 19:18 Cefalù | 1h40 | 20:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12911 | 20:05 Cefalù station | 0h53 | 20:58 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Intercity 729 | 21:09 Cefalù station | 0h52 | 22:01 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12851 | 04:28 Cefalù station | 1h05 | 05:33 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22049 | 05:16 Cefalù station | 0h49 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cefalù to Palermo?
The best time to book your train from Cefalù to Palermo is 3 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cefalù to Palermo route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cefalù to Palermo per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cefalù to Palermo.
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Overview: Train from Cefalù to Palermo
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Trains from Cefalù to Palermo run on average 33 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:37 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Cefalù to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Cefalù and Palermo from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£6
Regionale frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Intercity
About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£6
Intercity frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cefalù to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cefalù to Palermo 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 Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cefalù to Palermo can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Cefalù to Palermo covers a distance of 59 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 33 per day.
The train distance from Cefalù to Palermo is 59 km.
The first train from Cefalù to Palermo leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Cefalù to Palermo departs at 23:37.
Trains from Cefalù to Palermo run approximately 33 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cefalù to Palermo.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cefalù and Palermo. The service operates 17 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
To travel from Cefalù to Palermo, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Cefalù to Palermo.
The train station in Cefalù that goes to Palermo is Cefalù station, and it arrives at Palermo Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Cefalù to Palermo is by train, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Cefalù to Palermo in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Cefalù to Palermo is considered scenic, as it offers picturesque views of the Tyrrhenian Sea coastline and the charming Sicilian countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Cefalù to Palermo is feasible. The journey takes 46m and covers 59 km. There are 31 trains per day for this route.
In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, an eerie yet fascinating underground cemetery with mummified remains. Visit the bustling Ballarò Market to experience local Sicilian produce and culture. Discover vibrant street art in the Vucciria district and take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the stunning Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and the historic Palazzo dei Normanni with its exquisite Palatine Chapel. Visit the Baroque square Quattro Canti and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.
To fully explore Palermo's key attractions, culture, and cuisine, spending 3 to 4 days would be ideal. This allows time to visit historical sites, enjoy local markets, and take a day trip to nearby areas.
Yes, you can take the train from Cefalù to Palermo.
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