Regionale · TrenitaliaTrenitalia train to Cagliari
From Elmas Aeroporto station, a short walk from the terminal
To Cagliari station, on Piazza Matteotti by the port
Luggage No luggage charge on the train; bags ride free where there is room.
Runs 06:03–23:07
Journey 6–9 min Buy the ticket before you board: on the train it costs EUR 6.30 instead of EUR 1.30.
Not every train from Elmas Aeroporto goes to Cagliari; most of the others head inland. Check for "Cagliari" on the departure board.
Trenitalia train to Cagliari: price for every party size
See the train on the airport’s website taxi · Cagliari licensed taxis Taxi at the fixed fare
From The taxi rank outside arrivals
To Any address in Cagliari; the district sets the fare
Luggage The first bag is free; each further bag over 10 kg adds EUR 0.50.
Runs All night
Journey 10–20 min Name the district before you set off: EUR 17 covers Piazza Matteotti and the station, Castello is EUR 18 and Villanova EUR 20.
Each passenger beyond the third adds EUR 2; five or more should expect two taxis.
Between the 23:07 train and the first at 06:03, this and a single bus at 00:15 are the only ways into town.
Taxi at the fixed fare: price for every party size