How to travel from Siena to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Siena and Cagliari is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Siena to Cagliari by train, plane, 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 → Siena if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rimini Centro Studi then fly from Rimini (RMI) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Montepescali and then to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia then take the train to Cagliari.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Siena to Cagliari by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Siena and Cagliari is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Siena and Cagliari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Siena to Cagliari is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Cagliari is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Siena and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Rimini Centro Studi then fly from Rimini (RMI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Siena and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the bus to Rimini Centro Studi then fly from Rimini (RMI) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Siena to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 817km (507 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €71($71) | every 2 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 4hrs | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 814km (506 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 4 similar | 11h 40m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 693km (430 miles) |
| Train to Empoli, ferry | 13h 55m | €100($100) | twice daily | 735km (457 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., ferry | 17h 40m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 11h 15m | €75($75) | 6 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus to Grosseto F.S., train and ferry | 14h 55m | €64($64) | once a week | 746km (463 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Siena and Cagliari
Ferry operators
Moby Lines
Grimaldi Lines
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Airlines
Neos
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
Gruppo Turmo Travel
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