- Must visit
Museo Nazionale Archeologico ed Etnografico G.A. Sanna
The city’s main museum, known for Sardinian archaeology, prehistoric finds, and ethnographic collections that give an excellent overview of local history and culture.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$2
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto Torres to Sassari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Torres to Sassari will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 6 trains that leave Porto Torres for Sassari on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 21 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 87859
Regionale 20877
Regionale 87855
Regionale 87859
Regionale 87855
Regionale 87855
Regionale 87859
Regionale 20877
Regionale 87855
Regionale 87859Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto Torres to Sassari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$2 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto Torres to Sassari:
A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto Torres to Sassari costing on average $2 (€2).
Other travel options to Sassari take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
The journey is about 6m faster (17m by train vs 23m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($2 (€2) vs $4 (€4)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Porto Torres to Sassari trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 20885 | 6:30 PM Porto Torres Marittima | 0h21 | 6:51 PM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20885 | 6:33 PM Porto Torres station | 0h18 | 6:51 PM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale 20877 | 7:20 AM Porto Torres Marittima | 0h21 | 7:41 AM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20877 | 7:23 AM Porto Torres station | 0h18 | 7:41 AM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 87855 | 9:57 AM Porto Torres Marittima | 0h20 | 10:17 AM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 87855 | 10:00 AM Porto Torres station | 0h17 | 10:17 AM Sassari station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Porto Torres to Sassari run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 7:23 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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The city’s main museum, known for Sardinian archaeology, prehistoric finds, and ethnographic collections that give an excellent overview of local history and culture.
An important art gallery with Sardinian and Italian paintings, especially useful for visitors interested in regional sacred art and historical collections.
Small contemporary art venue in the historic center, known for photography and temporary exhibitions in an intimate urban setting.
The city’s grand central square and a natural starting point for exploring Sassari, surrounded by elegant buildings and lively local activity.
The old town offers narrow streets, historic façades, and a more authentic local atmosphere than many coastal tourist hubs in Sardinia.
Historic main street through the old center, ideal for walking among palaces, churches, shops, and everyday urban life.
A baked Sardinian bread casserole layered with broth and pecorino cheese, especially traditional in northern Sardinia and widely enjoyed around Sassari.
Small toasted Sardinian pasta served with clams in a light tomato or seafood sauce; one of the island’s best known coastal dishes.
Ridged Sardinian gnocchetti pasta, typically dressed with tomato sauce, sausage, and pecorino. A classic regional comfort dish.
Refined restaurant in Sassari known for creative Sardinian cuisine, quality seafood, and an elegant contemporary setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria appreciated for hearty Sardinian dishes, local pasta, and a warm, classic atmosphere.
Established pizzeria and restaurant popular for generous portions, pizzas, and approachable local fare in a casual setting.
Moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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