Transport costs from Cagliari Airport depend on the option you choose. This page lists the figures published by the airport operator.
Price breakdown by transport type
Train: the airport web page gives a single fare of 1.30 euro for the 5-7 minute journey to downtown Cagliari, while the 2026 service charter says the ticket costs just over 1 euro. Tickets are sold at machines in the Arrivals area and in the station, at ticket counters and authorized dealers, and online. Check the current fare with the railway operator before you travel.
Taxi: the airport web page lists a minimum daytime fare to the city centre of 17 euro, and the 2026 service charter says the minimum daytime fare is around 20 euro. These are minimums, not the final price. The airport advises checking exact fares directly with the taxi cooperatives, especially if you have extra luggage or are traveling at night or on public holidays.
Bus: the regional bus operator, ARST, publishes timetables and fares; check them for your route.
Ride-hailing apps: we could not confirm an official fare or availability at the airport; check the fare shown in the app before you confirm.
Pre-booked transfer: fixed price quoted at booking, shown as the live From price on this page. Confirm what is included at booking.
What affects the price
Destination: the published taxi minimum applies to the city centre. A ride to a coastal town such as Pula, Villasimius or Costa Rei is much longer, with a road time of roughly 48 to 63 minutes according to our route database (approximate estimates), so ask for the fare before you set off.
Time of day and holidays: the airport mentions night and public holidays as occasions when the fare may differ.
Luggage and group size: extra luggage can change the taxi fare, and a larger group may need a larger vehicle.
How to avoid surprises
Whichever option you choose, agree on what you are paying for before you start. For a taxi, ask the driver to use the meter and, if the trip is outside the city centre, ask for the expected fare first. Keep small notes or a card ready, because the exact payment methods accepted are not listed on the airport pages. For the train, buy the ticket before boarding at a machine or online, and check on the ticket whether it needs validating before you travel.
Currency
Prices in Italy are in euro. If you carry another currency, check the exchange options before you travel.
Bottom line
The published train fare and taxi minimum give a clear baseline for the city centre. For a price fixed in advance, especially for longer trips, see the live From price on this page.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- Train fare 1.30 euro, 5-7 minutes, ticket sales, taxi minimum fare 17 euro, advice to check fares with cooperatives: https://www.sogaer.it/en/to-from-airport
- Train ticket just over 1 euro, taxi minimum around 20 euro: https://www.sogaer.it/sites/default/files/2026-09/CDS_EN_31AGO26.pdf
- Approximate road times: ATP route database (estimates)