There are 5 ways to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by plane, bus, train, ferry or night 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
Fly from Vienna
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Cagliari (CAG)
Cheapest option
Bus to Bratislava, fly
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Take the bus from Vienna Airport Terminal 1 to Bratislava Hlavná Stanica
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Fly from Bratislava (BTS) to Cagliari (CAG)
3 alternative options
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Mestre to Salerno
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Take the ferry from Salerno to Cagliari
Night train, train, ferry
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Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Termini
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Salerno
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Take the ferry from Salerno to Cagliari
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
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Take the ferry from Palermo to Cagliari
Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) by bus, taxi, ferry and walk
The journey time between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is around 45h 4m and covers a distance of around 2510 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4h. Operated by FlixBus, RegioJet, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and others, the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) service departs from Vienna International Airport and arrives in Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi. Typically two services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Italy from Austria
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Italy from Austria
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Italy
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Considerations leaving from Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Italy is currently allowed from Austria.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- 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.
No, returning to Austria from Italy is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 8 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to bus and fly which costs €30 - €130 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs €70 - €130.
The distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Cagliari Airport (CAG) is 1154 km.
The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 34h 48m and costs €150 - €350.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to fly from Vienna (VIE) to Cagliari (CAG), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Cagliari Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Ryanair offer flights from Vienna Airport to Cagliari Airport.
There are 205+ hotels available in Cagliari Airport (CAG). Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 1154.5 km
- Duration: 1h 55m
What companies run services between Vienna Airport (VIE), Austria and Cagliari Airport (CAG), Italy?
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cagliari Airport (CAG) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €180
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €180
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €180
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €180
Flights from Bratislava to Cagliari via Rome Ciampino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from Bratislava to Cagliari via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €176 - €180
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €176 - €180
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €146
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
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 Mestre to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €110
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €60
- Smart Low Cost
- €45 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €75 - €110
Train from Roma Termini to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €23
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
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 Venezia Mestre to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
- 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
- €50 - €75
- Base Standard
- €90 - €120
- Base Premium
- €100 - €160
Train from Roma Termini to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- 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
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en
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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 Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Phone
- +421 2 55422734
- info@slovaklines.sk
- Website
- slovaklines.sk
Bus from Vienna Airport Terminal 1 to Bratislava Hlavná Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Itabus
- 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 Palermo to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
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