How to travel from Palermo to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Cagliari is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Cagliari 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 Cagliari → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€49($49)
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration13hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€40($40)
Grimaldi Lines
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Cagliari by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Palermo and Cagliari is around 389km (242 miles).
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Palermo and Cagliari by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Cagliari is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Cagliari. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Cagliari. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Palermo and Cagliari. The ferry typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.
Grimaldi Lines run the ferry services between Palermo and Cagliari. Ferries run twice a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palermo and Cagliari. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Cagliari (CAG). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Palermo and Cagliari with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Ryanair fly between Palermo and Cagliari. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Cagliari (CAG). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Palermo to Cagliari typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Cagliari (CAG).
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 Palermo to Cagliari. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Cagliari is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 15m | €49($49) | every 2 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €58($58) | every 20 mins | 766km (476 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 1,776km (1,104 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5hrs | €63($63) | every 20 mins | 813km (505 miles) |
Ferry | 13hrs | €40($40) | twice a week | 389km (242 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Cagliari
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Salvatore Lumia
Redentours Sardegna
Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
Airlines
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