How to travel from Sorrento to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Sorrento and Cagliari is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sorrento 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 → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Porta Nolana then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Cagliari by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Sorrento and Cagliari is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Sorrento and Cagliari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Cagliari is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sorrento and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sorrento and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Sorrento to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 60m | €65($65) | every 2 hours | 535km (332 miles) |
| Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 35m | €135($135) | every 2 hours | 687km (427 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 25m | €60($60) | twice a week | 519km (322 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sorrento and Cagliari
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
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