There are 4 ways to get from Cagliari to Alghero by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cagliari to Macomertrain Re
- Take the bus from Macomer Autostazione to Alghero Via V. Emanuele 34bus Linea 713
4h 37m€23–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 to Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATIbus 5703
- Take the bus from Sassari Via Padre Zirano to Alghero Via Catalognabus Linea 9323 / ...
5h 16m€17–36Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Cagliari to Sassaritrain Re
4h 53m€32–45Drive 196.5 km
- Drive from Cagliari to Algherocar 196.5 km
2h 59m€32–46
Cagliari to Alghero by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cagliari to Alghero is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cagliari to Alghero is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cagliari to Alghero. However, there are services departing from Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 and arriving at Alghero Via Catalogna via Sassari Via Turati and Sassari Via Padre Zirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cagliari to Alghero. However, there are services departing from Cagliari and arriving at Alghero via Sassari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Cagliari and Alghero is 243 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Cagliari to Alghero without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cagliari to Alghero, including transfers.
Cagliari to Alghero bus services, operated by Logudoro Tours S.R.L., depart from Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 station.
Cagliari to Alghero train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cagliari station.
The best way to get from Cagliari to Alghero is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Cagliari, Italy and Alghero, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Cagliari to Sassari every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28 to Alghero Via Catalogna via Sassari Via Turati and Sassari Via Padre Zirano in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cagliari to Macomer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cagliari to Sassari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 351 8374226
- [email protected]
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Macomer Autostazione to Alghero Via V. Emanuele 34
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- app.arstspa.it
Bus from Sassari Via Padre Zirano to Alghero Via Catalogna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Cagliari - Via Roma 28 to Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
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Cagliari to Alghero bus services, operated by Logudoro Tours S.R.L., arrive at Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI station.
Cagliari to Alghero train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Sassari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cagliari to Alghero is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cagliari to Alghero.
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