There are 6 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by plane, 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.
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia
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Take the bus from Olbia Porto Ib to Cagliari Piazza Matteotti - Esterno
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Roma Trastevere to Civitavecchia
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Take the ferry from Civitavecchia to Porto Torres
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Take the train from Porto Torres Marittima to Cagliari
Train, ferry via Naples
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
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Take the ferry from Napoli to Cagliari
Ferry, bus via Nuoro
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Take the ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia
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Take the bus from Olbia Porto Isola Bianca to Nuoro Via Mannironi 26 - Ospedale
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Take the bus from Nuoro Via Mannironi 26 - Ospedale to Aeroporto Elmas Partenze
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by train, walk, ferry and bus
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
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.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
Last updated: 9 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which costs €30 - €200 and takes 2h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 1h 5m.
The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 390 km.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 42m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Rome (FCO) to Cagliari (CAG), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Cagliari Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Alitalia and Volotea offer flights from Rome Airport to Cagliari Airport.
There are 207+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome Ciampino Airport is to bus which takes 35 min and costs €5 - €28.
- Distance: 390.5 km
- Duration: 1h 5m
What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
Alitalia and Volotea fly from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Rome to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €340
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 Roma Trastevere to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €11
Train from Porto Torres Marittima to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €36 - €40
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
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 Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
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 Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 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
- Phone
- +49 611–14020
- info@tirrenia.de
- Website
- tirrenia.it
Ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Tirrenia
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Ferry from Civitavecchia to Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €26
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
Ferry from Civitavecchia to Porto Torres
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €40
- 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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