How to travel from Otranto to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Otranto and Cagliari is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Otranto to Cagliari by train, bus, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cagliari → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and then to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration9h 45m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Caserta then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Otranto to Cagliari by train, bus, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Otranto and Cagliari is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 808km (502 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Otranto and Cagliari by train, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Cagliari is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Cagliari is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Otranto and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) 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 Otranto to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Cagliari is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 9h 45m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | €71($71) | every 3 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Maglie, bus and plane | 4h 35m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 19h 30m | €100($100) | twice a week | 989km (614 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 19h 55m | €95($95) | twice a week | 945km (587 miles) |
| Bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile, train and ferry | 23h 45m | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 20h 45m | €74($74) | twice a week | 954km (593 miles) |
| Bus to Rome Tiburtina, ferry | 22h 30m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,390km (864 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Otranto and Cagliari
Bus companies
Salento in bus
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie Della Calabria
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Airlines
Train operators
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
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