How to reach Cagliari

Cagliari is the most important city of Sardinia, with a metropolitan area of about half a million inhabitants. The capital of the island has a soul consisting of a millenary history, culture, nature, beach tourism and night life, an attractive mix that fascinates the visitor, charmed by the views of Castello, the ramparts and the Roman remains, the Sardinian sea, as well as by the dynamism of a surprisingly lively city.

The airport
Cagliari is connected to the most important european cities thanks to the Elmas - Mario Mameli international airport, from where downtown is reachable in different ways: every trains oncoming to Cagliari main station in Piazza Matteotti stops at the airport station a few minutes before; alternatively, taxis or car rental, with or without driver, are available.

Port and train station
The port of Cagliari is situated in the centre of the city and faces directly onto the famous via Roma. It is connected with the Mainland via daily ferry trips (Rome-Civitavecchia, Naples and Palermo), and is also an important landing place to several ships cruising the Mediterranean.
Nearby the port, there are the train station as well as the main terminals for local and regional bus lines.

Transports
Moving around in Cagliari is quite easy: the public transports network consists of the metro, local and extra-urban buses. It's also possible to use cabs or rent a car in the city centre or at the airport.