How to travel from Matera to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Matera and Cagliari is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Cagliari by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cagliari → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bari Centrale then Roma Termini and then to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Porto Torres then take the train to Cagliari.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matera to Cagliari by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Matera and Cagliari is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Matera and Cagliari by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Cagliari is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Cagliari is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matera and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matera and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Matera to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Cagliari is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 757km (470 miles) |
| Bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, Fly | 4h 35m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €78($78) | every 2 hours | 972km (604 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 60m | €95($95) | twice a week | 722km (449 miles) |
| Bus to Salerno, Ferry | 20h 35m | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
| Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia, Ferry | 20h 45m | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 706km (439 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 18h 50m | €115($115) | once a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matera and Cagliari
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Miccolis Spa
Train operators
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
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