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Compare train, bus, and flight for Olbia to Cagliari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olbia to Cagliari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 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 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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$23 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Olbia to Cagliari:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olbia to Cagliari costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olbia to Cagliari costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€23). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 45m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Olbia to Cagliari
How to get from Olbia to Cagliari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olbia to Cagliari is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 5277 · Regionale 48332:13 PM3h47Olbia Terranova6:00 PMCagliari station$221One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 5277 · Regionale 48332:13 PM3h47Olbia Terranova6:00 PMCagliari station$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 5277 · Regionale 48332:13 PM3h47Olbia Terranova6:00 PMCagliari station$221One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 20835 · Regionale 48276:36 AM3h54Olbia Terranova10:30 AMCagliari station$221One-way1 transfer
Regionale 47518:00 AM3h59Olbia Terranova11:59 AMCagliari station$221One-way0 transfers
Regionale 20839 · Regionale 48396:41 PM4h02Olbia Terranova10:43 PMCagliari Elmas$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Olbia to Cagliari:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olbia to Cagliari costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olbia to Cagliari costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Cagliari take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olbia and Cagliari as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport and arrive in Cagliari Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Olbia Terranova and arrive in Cagliari station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna, Gruppo Turmo Travel, Sun Lines S.R.L., ASPO to go to Cagliari by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Cagliari by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane to go to Cagliari by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Turmo Travel.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 1 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
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