How to travel from Taranto to Cagliari, Italy
The distance between Taranto and Cagliari is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Taranto to Cagliari by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cagliari → Taranto if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Salerno then take a ferry to Cagliari.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Cagliari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taranto to Cagliari by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).
The distance between Taranto and Cagliari is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 708km (440 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Taranto and Cagliari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taranto to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Cagliari is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taranto and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taranto and Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Taranto to Cagliari. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Cagliari (CAG). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Cagliari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Cagliari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €63($63) | 5 times a day | 855km (531 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 17h 25m | €73($73) | twice a week | 790km (491 miles) |
| Train to Salerno, Ferry | 20h 50m | €71($71) | 3 times a week | 771km (479 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 22h 40m | €155($155) | twice a week | 1,559km (969 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 40m | €50($50) | 3 times a week | 779km (484 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taranto and Cagliari
Bus companies
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Moby 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