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Cagliari Elmas Airport public transport guide

Cagliari2 routesUpdated 2026-08-28

Getting to and from Cagliari Elmas Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Cagliari Elmas Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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Trenitalia

Trenitalia is Italy's principal train operator, part of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group. Its regional trains link Cagliari-Elmas Airport directly to Cagliari city centre via the dedicated Elmas Aeroporto station, connected to the terminal by covered moving walkways, providing a fast and frequent alternative to road transport.

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Regionale Cagliari - Elmas Aeroporto

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Regional train service directly connecting Elmas Aeroporto station, located inside the terminal and linked to it by covered moving walkways, with Cagliari city centre. Trains run roughly every 20 minutes throughout the day (approx. 05:10-23:07), with a journey time of about 2-10 minutes depending on whether the train stops at the intermediate Cagliari Santa Gilla station.

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Elmas AeroportoCagliari Santa GillaCagliari
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ARST

ARST (Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti) is Sardinia's regional public transport operator, running an extensive network of intercity buses, urban services, and narrow-gauge railways across the island. Line 160 provides a direct bus connection between Cagliari-Elmas Airport and Cagliari's Autostazione ARST, offering an alternative to the airport train link.

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Linea 160

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Direct bus service connecting Cagliari-Elmas Airport with Cagliari's Autostazione ARST (central bus station), operated by ARST as an alternative to the airport rail link.

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Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi/PartenzeCagliari Autostazione ARST
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