How to travel from Cagliari to San Gimignano, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and San Gimignano is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cagliari to San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Olbia then take a ferry to Piombino.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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 Florence.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and San Gimignano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to San Gimignano by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Cagliari and San Gimignano is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cagliari and San Gimignano by plane, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to San Gimignano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and San Gimignano is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cagliari to San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to San Gimignano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and San Gimignano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 15m | €72($72) | every 2 hours | 616km (383 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 15m | €250($250) | 6 times a week | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Porto Torres M.Ma, ferry | 17h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 960km (596 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 22h 40m | €115($115) | 3 times a week | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 30m | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 1,002km (622 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and San Gimignano
Ferry operators
Moby Lines
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Tiemme Spa
Airlines
Neos
Train operators
Airports near San Gimignano
The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano