How to get around Cagliari
The old quarters are walkable and hilly. CTM buses cover the city and Poetto; trains and ARST buses run to the south; a car is needed for beaches and the interior.
Ways to get around Cagliari
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CTM city buses | About €1.20–2 | Lines PF and PQ run to Poetto beach; tickets at tabacchi or the app |
| Trains and ARST buses | About €2–8 | Regional connections to Villasimius, Nora and the south |
| Taxi | About €9–15 for 5 km | Radio taxi and ranks near the port and station |
| Rental car | About €35–70 a day | Needed for Sardinia's coast; book early in summer |
Taxis in Cagliari
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride apps. Use radio taxis by phone or ranks; for beaches outside the city, a rental car is easiest.
Arriving in Cagliari
Cagliari Elmas (CAG)
Train to Cagliari station about €2–3, ~10 min; taxi about €25–35 flat; airport is 6 km from the center.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are available for beach trips at about €30–50 a day; city traffic is moderate but heat and sun are strong.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cagliari?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride apps. Use radio taxis by phone or ranks; for beaches outside the city, a rental car is easiest.
What's the best way to get around Cagliari?
The old quarters are walkable and hilly. CTM buses cover the city and Poetto; trains and ARST buses run to the south; a car is needed for beaches and the interior.
How do I get from the airport to Cagliari?
Train to Cagliari station about €2–3, ~10 min; taxi about €25–35 flat; airport is 6 km from the center.
Is Cagliari walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Trenitalia
- Italo
- CTM Cagliari (public transport)
- Cagliari Elmas Airport
- Comune di Cagliari
- ARNAS G. Brotzu
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