There are 4 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by plane, train, ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Salerno
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Take the ferry from Salerno to Cagliari
Train, ferry via Rho
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Take the train from Geneve to Rho-Fiera Milano
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Take the train from Milano Rho-Fiera to Salerno
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Take the ferry from Salerno to Cagliari
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Geneva - Airport to Chambéry
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Take the bus from Chambéry to Naples
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Take the ferry from Napoli to Cagliari
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by train, walk, ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 250 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly. Taking this option will cost SFr 45 - SFr 250 and takes 1h 35m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 812 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 31h 24m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 450.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to fly from Geneva (GVA) to Cagliari (CAG), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Cagliari Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and Alitalia offer flights from Geneva Airport to Cagliari Airport.
There are 205+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 812.1 km
- Duration: 1h 35m
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and Alitalia fly from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) twice daily.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva to Cagliari via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Cagliari via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €370

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Geneve to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €170
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €55 - €80
- Base Standard
- €95 - €130
- Base Premium
- €110 - €170

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €65
- Smart Low Cost
- €50 - €65
- Smart Flex
- €85 - €120
Train from Milano Rho-Fiera to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €65
- Smart Low Cost
- €50 - €65
- Smart Flex
- €85 - €120

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €70

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Geneva - Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Chambéry to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Ferry from Salerno to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €60
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
Ferry from Napoli to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
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