Here’s how to get from Palermo airport or city center to Cefalu in Sicily (and vice versa), with options at different price points. For more info, check out what to see and do in Cefalu for the best sights and activities, how long to stay in Cefalu, and how to get from Cefalu to Castelbuono and the other Madonie Mountains towns.
Public Transport From Palermo Airport or City Center
Cheapest option, best for travel between 4 or 5 AM to 9:30 PM and for those with limited luggage
From the airport in Palermo, you take a Trenitalia train from there (Palermo Aeroporto) to the city center (Palermo Centrale). The train costs around 7 euros, takes 35 to 75 minutes, and runs at least hourly from about 5 AM until about midnight, depending on the day of the week. From Palermo Centrale, a 10-minute walk from the historic center, you take a separate Trenitalia train to Cefalu. Trains to Cefalu cost about 7 euros, run at least hourly from 4 AM until around 9:30 PM, and take 45 to 75 minutes. The train station in Cefalu is an easy and short walk to the town center. While this is the best way to get to Cefalu via public transport, the train (and also the bus, which costs about the same, is less picturesque, and has more limited departure times) doesn’t work for travel to Cefalu late at night or in the early morning hours.
Private Shuttle (Only Available From Palermo Airport)
Most convenient option from the airport, ideal for groups, extra luggage, and travel late at night
A private shuttle is the easiest, most convenient, and comfortable way to get from Palermo airport to Cefalu. It’s also the best option for people traveling with more luggage than they can maneuver, larger groups of people where it becomes more cost-effective, or anyone traveling after hours when the trains are no longer running. Below are several private transfer options. The one titled “Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalu” is the cheapest for any number of travelers (1-8 people), while the one titled “Private Transfer from Palermo Airport to Your Hotel in Cefalu” is the only one available in the middle of the night.
Organized Tours (Only Available From Palermo City)
Option for people with limited time who want to visit Cefalu on a day trip
If you only have time to visit Cefalu on a day trip and don’t want to deal with the logistics of going back and forth from Palermo, an organized tour makes a lot of sense. Here are your best tour options.
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