What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari is to car ferry which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Palermo and Cagliari?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Palermo and arriving at Port of Cagliari. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Palermo to Cagliari?

The distance between Palermo and Cagliari is 407 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Palermo to Cagliari?

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How do I travel from Palermo to Cagliari without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cagliari without a car is to car ferry which takes 12h and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Cagliari?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Palermo to Cagliari, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cagliari?

There are 2968+ hotels available in Cagliari.

Palermo to Cagliari - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palermo to Cagliari by plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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Fly Palermo Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)plane PMO - CAG
3h 53m
€45–197
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
12h
€40–85
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)plane CTA - CAG
5h 54m
€53–198
Fly Palermo Airport to Alghero, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Alghero (AHO)plane PMO - AHO
2. Take the bus from Fermata di AEROPORTO FERTILIA to Fermata di MACOMER AUTOSTAZIONEbus
3. Take the train from Macomer to Cagliaritrain
7h 38m
€85–286

Palermo to Cagliari by car ferry

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Distance: 406.6 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Cagliari, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliari once a week. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 12h.

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