How to travel from Alghero to Cagliari

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Alghero to Cagliari

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €17 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 €17, while a flight costs an average of €51.

Distance: 103 miles (166 km)

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€18

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€33

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3h 48m

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4h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is a train with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Alghero to Cagliari:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average €18.

A train is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average €51.

The fastest way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alghero and Cagliari including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Alghero to Cagliari among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 9m sooner (30m by flight vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alghero to Cagliari

How to get from Alghero to Cagliari by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 4827
    7:04 AM3h26
    Sassari station
    10:30 AMCagliari station
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 4827
    7:04 AM3h26
    Sassari station
    10:30 AMCagliari station
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 4827
    7:04 AM3h26
    Sassari station
    10:30 AMCagliari station
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 4833
    2:31 PM3h29
    Sassari station
    6:00 PMCagliari station
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 5165 · Regionale 4751
    8:26 AM3h33
    Sassari station
    11:59 AMCagliari station
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 4829
    10:20 AM3h38
    Sassari station
    1:58 PMCagliari station
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM4h00
    Alghero, Alghero-Fertilia Aeroporto
    7:35 PMCagliari
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:10 PM4h25
    Alghero, Via Catalogna
    7:35 PMCagliari
    231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Alghero to Cagliari

Travel to Cagliari easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alghero to Cagliari.

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There are 3 options to travel between Alghero and Cagliari including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is a train with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Alghero to Cagliari:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average €18.

A train is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alghero to Cagliari costing on average €51.

The fastest way to travel from Alghero to Cagliari is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

The distance from Alghero to Cagliari is approximately 103 miles (166 km).
The average frequency per day from Alghero to Cagliari is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alghero to Cagliari:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alghero to Cagliari, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Cagliari by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cagliari by bus.
  • Travel with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane to go to Cagliari by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alghero to Cagliari with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Alghero to Cagliari often also extend their vacation to go to Olbia, Sassari, Rome, Naples, Oristano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cagliari and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cagliari to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cagliari, you can explore the Roman Amphitheatre, relax at Poetto Beach, wander through the historic Castello District, enjoy the lively Marina District, and visit the serene Botanical Garden. Notable sights include the Cagliari Cathedral, Bastione di Saint Remy with its panoramic views, and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Cagliari is often sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the historic Castello district, Poetto Beach, and the local markets.

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