- Must visit
Museo della Vita e delle Tradizioni Popolari Sarde
Nuoro’s leading museum of Sardinian life, displaying costumes, crafts, masks, and traditions in a modern, well-curated national collection.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 50 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cagliari to Nuoro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cagliari to Nuoro will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Cagliari to Nuoro, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cagliari to Nuoro among Omio's users.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CTM Spa - Cagliari | Departure Time 05:43AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
The table below shows live departures for Cagliari to Nuoro buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Cagliari | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Cagliari | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Cagliari | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Cagliari | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Cagliari | 2h00 | 10:20 PM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Cagliari | 2h50 | 10:10 AM Nuoro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Cagliari to Nuoro and enjoy the approximately 77 miles (125 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:23, the last at 18:25.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
First bus 4:23 AM |
Last bus 6:25 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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