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Compare bus, train, and flight for Alghero to Cagliari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alghero to Cagliari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $58 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Alghero to Cagliari
Compare the available ways to get from Alghero to Cagliari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alghero to Cagliari:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average $22.
A train is $38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Alghero to Cagliari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 483110:22 AM 3h06 Sassari station 1:28 PM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 483110:22 AM 3h06 Sassari station 1:28 PM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 483110:22 AM 3h06 Sassari station 1:28 PM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 5163 · Regionale 47538:18 AM 3h07 Sassari station 11:25 AM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 48352:37 PM 3h07 Sassari station 5:44 PM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 878416:18 AM 3h12 Sassari station 9:30 AM Cagliari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alghero to Cagliari:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average $22.
A train is $38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alghero and Cagliari as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alghero Fertilia Airport and arrive in Cagliari Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sassari station and arrive in Cagliari station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alghero, Alghero-Fertilia Aeroporto and arrive in Cagliari, Via Molo Sant'Agostino (Autostazione ARST).
- Travel with Regionale to go to Cagliari by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane to go to Cagliari by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cagliari by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 1 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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