How to travel from Cagliari to Caltanissetta, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Caltanissetta is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cagliari to Caltanissetta by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caltanissetta → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the bus to Caltanissetta Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Caltanissetta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Caltanissetta by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Cagliari and Caltanissetta is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (294 miles)
It takes around 23h 55m to get from Cagliari and Caltanissetta by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cagliari to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Comiso (CIY) then take the train to Caltanissetta C.Le. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) 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 Cagliari to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 23h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Caltanissetta is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 23h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Caltanissetta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €66($66) | 5 times a day | 702km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 4hrs | €76($76) | 5 times a day | 549km (341 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | €67($67) | every 20 mins | 1,951km (1,213 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 23h 55m | €110($110) | 3 times a week | 1,112km (691 miles) |
| Ferry to Salerno, train | 1 day 2h | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | €125($125) | once daily | 1,601km (995 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Caltanissetta
Bus companies
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Prontobus
Salvatore Lumia
Train operators
Airlines
Alba Star
Blue Air
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Blu Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Airports near Caltanissetta
The following major airports near Caltanissetta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta