How to travel from Alessandria to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Alessandria and Cagliari is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alessandria to Cagliari by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cagliari → Alessandria if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Porto Torres then take the train to Cagliari.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Savona Bus Station then take a ferry to Golfo Aranci then take the bus to Cagliari.
- Duration20h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alessandria and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alessandria to Cagliari by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Alessandria and Cagliari is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (395 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Alessandria and Cagliari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Alessandria to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Alessandria and Cagliari is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alessandria and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alessandria and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alessandria to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cagliari is Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) (CAG) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Cagliari. Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) (AHO) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alessandria to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alessandria to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alessandria and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 25m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Nuova, Fly | 4hrs | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 789km (490 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 4h 15m | €75($75) | 5 times a day | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 4h 40m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 970km (603 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 10m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 876km (544 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 25m | €74($74) | once a week | 772km (480 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 5m | €110($110) | twice a week | 897km (557 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 20m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alessandria and Cagliari
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Autostradale
Inter Saj
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Moby Lines
Corsica Ferries
Airports near Cagliari
The following major airports near Cagliari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Cagliari
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Cagliari
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 365km (227 miles) from Cagliari