There are 4 ways to get from Alghero to Cagliari by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Alghero Via V. Emanuele 113 to Macomer Autostazionebus Linea 713
- Take the train from Macomer to Cagliaritrain Re
4h 11m€22–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alghero Via Catalogna to Sassari Via Padre Ziranobus Linea 9323
- Take the bus from Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI to Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28bus 5703
5h 19m€17–36Drive 196.8 km
- Drive from Alghero to Cagliaricar 196.8 km
2h 59m€32–46Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Sassari to Cagliaritrain Re
4h 50m€32–48
Alghero to Cagliari by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alghero to Cagliari is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Alghero to Cagliari is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alghero to Cagliari. However, there are services departing from Alghero Via Catalogna and arriving at Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 via Sassari Via Padre Zirano and Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Alghero to Cagliari. However, there are services departing from Alghero and arriving at Cagliari via Sassari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Alghero and Cagliari is 238 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.
The best way to get from Alghero to Cagliari without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Alghero to Cagliari, including transfers.
Alghero to Cagliari bus services, operated by ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna, depart from Alghero Via Catalogna station.
Alghero to Cagliari train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Sassari station.
The best way to get from Alghero to Cagliari is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Alghero, Italy and Cagliari, Italy?
You can take a bus from Alghero Via Catalogna to Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 via Sassari Via Padre Zirano and Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Sassari to Cagliari every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Macomer to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Sassari to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 351 8374226
- [email protected]
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Alghero Via V. Emanuele 113 to Macomer Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- app.arstspa.it
Bus from Alghero Via Catalogna to Sassari Via Padre Zirano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- app.arstspa.it
- Phone
- +39 079 3961037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
Bus from Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI to Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
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Alghero to Cagliari bus services, operated by ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna, arrive at Sassari Via Padre Zirano station.
Alghero to Cagliari train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cagliari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alghero to Cagliari is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Alghero to Cagliari.
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