Mobility
Getting there and around in Southwestern SardiniaBy plane, by bus, by ship: here you will find all the travel solutions to arrive comfortably and move around in southwestern Sardinia during your vacation, also choosing sustainable means of transportation.
How
to get there
The nearest airport to Sulcis is Cagliari-Elmas International Airport, located approximately 60 kilometers from Iglesias, the main city in Sulcis-Iglesiente.
Once you arrive at Cagliari Airport, you can continue your journey to Sulcis-Iglesiente by car, train, or bus.
The port of Cagliari is connected by several ferry companies, including Tirrenia and Grimaldi Lines con including Rome, Genoa, Livorno, and Palermo.
From Olbia
The port of Olbia is connected to Sulcis-Iglesiente by several ferry companies, including Tirrenia and Grimaldi Lines. Connections are available to major Italian cities, including Rome, Genoa, Livorno, and Palermo.
From the port, continue by car, train, or bus to reach Sulcis-Iglesiente.
From other European cities
If you are coming from other European cities, you can take a ferry to Cagliari or Olbia.
From Cagliari
The distance between Cagliari and Sulcis is about 60 kilometers. To reach the destination, follow the Strada Statale 130 towards Iglesias. The travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
From Olbia
The distance between Olbia and Sulcis is about 280 kilometers. To reach the destination, follow the Strada Statale 131 towards Cagliari. After passing Cagliari, follow the Strada Statale 130 towards Iglesias. The travel time is approximately 3.30 hours.
From Sassari
The distance between Sassari and Sulcis is about 200 kilometers. To reach the destination then the Strada Statale 131 towards Cagliari. After passing Cagliari, follow the Strada Statale 130 towards Iglesias. The travel time is approximately 3 hours.
From other Italian cities
If you are coming from other Italian cities, you need to take a plane or train to Cagliari or Olbia. From these cities, you can reach Sulcis by car following the above directions.
From Cagliari, Olbia, and Sassari
The railway stations of Cagliari, Olbia, and Sassari are connected to Sulcis-Iglesiente by the railway line. The line is operated by Trenitalia and provides daily connections between Cagliari and the main cities of Sulcis, such as Iglesias, Carbonia, and Portoscuso.
Visit the website https://www.trenitalia.com to stay updated on all possibilities.
From Cagliari
The ARST bus company provides daily connections between Cagliari and Sulcis-Iglesiente. Departures are from Piazza Matteotti in Cagliari, the connections are per Iglesias, Carbonia,
Portoscuso, Calasetta, Villamassargia, Nuxis, Giba Iglesias, Carbonia e Portoscuso.
The travel time from Cagliari to Iglesias is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, from Cagliari to Carbonia is about 2 hours.
From other Italian cities
If you are coming from other Italian cities, you need to take a plane or train to Cagliari or Olbia. From these cities, you can reach Sulcis by bus following the above directions.