How to travel from Lake Como to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Cagliari is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lake Como to Cagliari by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cagliari → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Porto Torres then take the train to Cagliari.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Genoa then take a ferry to Porto Torres then take the bus to Cagliari.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Cagliari by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Lake Como and Cagliari is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lake Como and Cagliari by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Cagliari is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Cagliari is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Cagliari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Cagliari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Cagliari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Lake Como to Cagliari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Cagliari is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €68($68) | every 2 hours | 801km (498 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €51($51) | every 4 hours | 790km (491 miles) |
| Ferry to Bellano, train and plane | 3h 40m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 793km (493 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 17h 55m | €100($100) | once a week | 921km (572 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, ferry | 18h 20m | €220($220) | once a week | 1,377km (856 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 19h 45m | €120($120) | twice a week | 1,340km (832 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 20hrs | €190($190) | once daily | 917km (570 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 45m | €73($73) | once a week | 997km (619 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Cagliari
Bus companies
Linee Lecco S.p.A.
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Moby Lines
Train operators
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