There are 5 ways to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 14m
Cheapest option
Bus via Nuoro • 6h 18m
3 alternative options
Bus • 6h 5m
Drive • 3h 28m
Fly • 4h 18m
Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by bus
The bus journey time between Olbia (Station) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is around 6h 5m and covers a distance of around 318 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel and ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna, the Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) bus service departs from Olbia Porto Ib and arrives in Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to bus which costs €17 - €20 and takes 6h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG). However, there are services departing from Olbia Porto Ib and arriving at Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi via Cagliari Autostazione Arst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Olbia (Station) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 190 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG), including transfers.
Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, depart from Olbia Porto Ib station.
The best way to get from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €20 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €24 - €170 and takes 4h 18m.
There is no direct flight from Olbia Airport to Cagliari Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 35m and has one stopover.
Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, arrive at Cagliari Piazza Matteotti - Esterno station.

- Distance: 189.7 km
- Duration: 5h 14m
What companies run services between Olbia (Station), Italy and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Olbia to Cagliari 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20 - €40 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, Gruppo Turmo Travel operates a bus from Olbia Porto Ib to Cagliari Piazza Matteotti - Esterno once daily. Tickets cost €16 - €18 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €200
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €220

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €220

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €500

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €160

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Olbia to Cagliari via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240

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 Olbia to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €36 - €40
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 0789 21487
- request@gruppoturmotravel.com
- Website
- gruppoturmotravel.com
Bus from Olbia Porto Ib to Cagliari Piazza Matteotti - Esterno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €18
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel
Bus from Olbia Porto Ib to Nuoro Ospedale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €14
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel

- Phone
- 800 865 042
- informazioni@arst.sardegna.it
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Olbia Porto Isola Bianca to Nuoro Via Mannironi 26 - Ospedale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
Bus from Nuoro Via Mannironi 26 - Ospedale to Aeroporto Elmas Partenze
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Olbia (Station) to Cagliari Airport (CAG).
Transavia Holland, KLM, Ryanair and five other airlines offer flights from Olbia Airport to Cagliari Airport.
There are 205+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Olbia (Station) to Olbia Airport is to bus which takes 8 min and costs €1 - €11.