Palermo to Cefalù — 50 minutes to Sicily's prettiest beach town

Cefalù is postcard Sicily: Norman cathedral on a clifftop, golden sand below, medieval old town in between, Madonie mountains as backdrop. 50 minutes by train.

🚄 Train

BestEasy

50 minDuration

€6.50Cost

Every 1–2hFrequency

Palermo Centrale → Cefalù. Ride hugs the Tyrrhenian coast — sit right for sea views. Station is 5 min walk from old town and beach.

💡 Pro tip: Climb La Rocca (the crag above town) — 20 min hike, free, jaw-dropping views from the Saracen walls. Late afternoon for golden light.

The verdict

Train. 50 min, coast views, €6.50. Perfect half-day or beach day from Palermo.

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