There are 4 ways to get from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by ferry, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Ferry, bus via Cagliari Via Roma 86
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Take the ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Portovesme
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Take the bus from Portovesme Porto to Cagliari Via Roma 86
3 alternative options
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Portovesme
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Take the bus from Portovesme Porto to Cagliari Autostazione Arst
Ferry, bus, train via Domusnovas
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Take the ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Portovesme
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Take the bus from Portovesme Porto to Villamassargia Stazione Fs
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Take the train from Villamassargia Domusnovas to Cagliari
Ferry, bus, train
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Take the ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Calasetta
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Take the bus from Calasetta Porto to Carbonia Centro Intermodale
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Take the train from Carbonia Serbariu to Cagliari
Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by ferry and bus
The journey time between Carloforte and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is around 4h 20m and covers a distance of around 103 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 3m. Operated by Delcomar, ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna and CTM Spa - Cagliari, the Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) service departs from Porto di Carloforte and arrives in Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Cagliari Airport (CAG) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 17 May 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to ferry and bus via Cagliari Via Roma 86 which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to ferry and bus via Cagliari Via Roma 86 which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 20m.
The distance between Carloforte and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 67 km.
The best way to get from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to ferry and bus via Cagliari Via Roma 86 which takes 4h 20m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG), including transfers.
There are 203+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 66.5 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Carloforte, Italy and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
There is no direct connection from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG). However, you can take the ferry to Porto di Portovesme, take the walk to Portovesme Porto, take the bus to Cagliari Via Roma 86, take the bus to Cagliari Autostazione Arst, then take the bus to Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carloforte to Cagliari Airport (CAG) via Porto di Portovesme, Portovesme Porto, and Cagliari Autostazione Arst in around 5h 5m.

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 Villamassargia Domusnovas to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €6 - €8
Train from Carbonia Serbariu to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €9 - €11
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 800 865 042
- informazioni@arst.sardegna.it
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Portovesme Porto to Cagliari Via Roma 86
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Portovesme Porto to Cagliari Autostazione Arst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Portovesme Porto to Villamassargia Stazione Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Calasetta Porto to Carbonia Centro Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna

- Phone
- 800.195.344
- info@delcomar.it
- Website
- delcomar.it
Ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Portovesme
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Delcomar
Ferry from Porto di Carloforte to Porto di Calasetta
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Delcomar
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