There are 5 ways to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero by train, bus or car
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Cheapest
Train, bus
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Take the train from Cagliari to Macomer
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Take the bus from Macomer Autostazione to Alghero Via V. Emanuele 34
Bus
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Take the bus from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi to Oristano Stazione Arst
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Take the bus from Oristano Stazione Arst to Sassari Via Padre Zirano
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Take the bus from Sassari Via Padre Zirano to Alghero Via Catalogna
Bus via Sedilo
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Take the bus from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi to Sedilo Via Carlo Alberto Fr.14
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Take the bus from Sedilo to Sassari Via Padre Zirano
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Take the bus from Sassari Via Padre Zirano to Alghero Via Catalogna
Drive
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Drive from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero
Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero by bus and train
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alghero is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alghero is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Alghero is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero is to train and bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero. However, there are services departing from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi and arriving at Alghero Via Catalogna via Oristano Stazione Arst and Sassari Via Padre Zirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cagliari Airport (CAG) and Alghero is 158 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.
The best way to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero, including transfers.
Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero bus services, operated by Autolinee Frau S.R.L., depart from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi station.
The best way to get from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.
Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero bus services, operated by ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna, arrive at Alghero Via Catalogna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero.

- Distance: 158.3 km
- Duration: 6h 2m
What companies run services between Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy and Alghero, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Cagliari to Sassari 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18 - €40 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Alghero via Oristano Stazione Arst and Sassari Via Padre Zirano in around 6h 34m.

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Cagliari to Sassari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €33 - €37
Train from Cagliari to Macomer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €22 - €24
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 800 865 042
- informazioni@arst.sardegna.it
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Macomer Autostazione to Alghero Via V. Emanuele 34
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Oristano Stazione Arst to Sassari Via Padre Zirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Sassari Via Padre Zirano to Alghero Via Catalogna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi to Sedilo Via Carlo Alberto Fr.14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna

- Phone
- +39.049.77.33.66
- Website
- frausrl.it
Bus from Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi to Oristano Stazione Arst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Autolinee Frau S.R.L.

- Phone
- +39078559405
- pisanuautolinee@pec.it
- Website
- pisanuautolinee.it
Bus from Sedilo to Sassari Via Padre Zirano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Pisanu Eredi Snc
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