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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cagliari to Alghero
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cagliari to Alghero 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 $60.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $60 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m 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 Cagliari to Alghero
Compare the available ways to get from Cagliari to Alghero, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cagliari to Alghero:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cagliari to Alghero costing on average $22 (€19).
A train is $41 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cagliari to Alghero costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Alghero take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 41m 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 Cagliari to Alghero by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cagliari to Alghero is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 48324:40 PM 3h15 Cagliari station 7:55 PM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 48324:40 PM 3h15 Cagliari station 7:55 PM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 48324:40 PM 3h15 Cagliari station 7:55 PM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 48246:24 AM 3h29 Cagliari station 9:53 AM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 4754 · Regionale 527712:22 PM 3h39 Cagliari station 4:01 PM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 48282:13 PM 3h45 Cagliari station 5:58 PM Sassari station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cagliari to Alghero:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cagliari to Alghero costing on average $22 (€19).
A train is $41 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cagliari to Alghero costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Alghero take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- 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 Cagliari and Alghero as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cagliari Airport and arrive in Alghero Fertilia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cagliari station and arrive in Sassari station.
- Buses mostly depart from Cagliari, Via Molo Sant'Agostino (Autostazione ARST) and arrive in Alghero, Via Catalogna.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alghero by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Alghero by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane to go to Alghero by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 1 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane.
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