How to travel from Cagliari to Marsala, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Marsala is around 509km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cagliari to Marsala by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marsala → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Trapani (TPS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Porto Torres M.Ma then take a ferry to Porto Vecchio and then to Trapani.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Marsala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Marsala by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Cagliari and Marsala is around 509km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)
It takes around 21h 15m to get from Cagliari and Marsala by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Marsala is to fly which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cagliari and Marsala. Flights depart from Cagliari (CAG) and arrive at Trapani (TPS) - via Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Cagliari to Marsala. There is however a flight that goes via Bologna (BLQ). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cagliari to Marsala typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Cagliari (CAG) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS).
The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Porto Torres M.Ma then take a ferry to Porto Vecchio and then to Trapani. instead which will take 21h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Marsala is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 21h 15m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Marsala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €45($45) | 5 times a day | 1,387km (862 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | €56($56) | every 4 hours | 509km (317 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 5h | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 21h 15m | €160($160) | once a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Marsala
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Grimaldi Lines
Airlines
Alba Star
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near Marsala
The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Marsala
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Marsala
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Marsala