How to travel from Salerno to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Salerno and Cagliari is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salerno to Cagliari by train, 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 → Salerno if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Grimaldi Lines
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salerno to Cagliari by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Salerno and Cagliari is around 509km (316 miles).
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Salerno and Cagliari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Salerno to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Cagliari is to 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 Salerno and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salerno and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Salerno and Cagliari. The ferry typically takes around 17hrs and departs 3 times a week.
Grimaldi Lines run the ferry services between Salerno and Cagliari. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Salerno to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €62($62) | every 2 hours | 545km (338 miles) |
| Train to Napoli Centrale, plane | 3h 60m | €135($135) | every 2 hours | 696km (433 miles) |
Ferry | 17hrs | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 509km (316 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 45m | €59($59) | twice a week | 528km (328 miles) |
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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