How to travel from Cagliari to Alba, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Alba is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cagliari to Alba by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alba → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Bus
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the bus to Alba Bus Station.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Porto Torres M.Ma then take a ferry to Genova then take the train to Asti.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Porto Torres Marittima then take a ferry to Genova then take the bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Alba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Alba by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Cagliari and Alba is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (383 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cagliari and Alba by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Alba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Alba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Alba. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the bus to Alba Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Alba. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the bus to Alba Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cagliari to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Alba is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Alba. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Cagliari to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Alba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Bus + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €69($69) | once a week | 932km (579 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 765km (476 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | €67($67) | once daily | 739km (459 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 4h 40m | €74($74) | every 2 hours | 920km (572 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 30m | €87($87) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 18h 25m | €86($86) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17hrs | €54($54) | once daily | 856km (532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Alba
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Moby Lines
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Train operators
Airports near Alba
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Alba
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Alba
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Alba