Scopri · Capoterra
Getting here
By car on the SS195, by ARST bus, from Elmas airport: all the routes to Capoterra.
Capoterra lies about 15 kilometres from the centre of Cagliari and 10 kilometres from Elmas airport. The SS195 (the "Pedemontana") connects it to the capital in just under 20 minutes by car. By bus, the ARST network operates direct lines from Cagliari station several times a day.
By car
The main road is the SS195 Sulcitana, which starts from Cagliari (exit at the Macchiareddu industrial area) and crosses Capoterra heading south, towards Sarroch and Pula. The route flows smoothly, with two lanes per direction for most of the stretch.
Indicative travel times: ~20 min from central Cagliari, ~10 min from Elmas airport, ~30 min from Pula, ~50 min from Chia. In summer traffic increases on weekends due to beach travel: best to leave before 10:00 or after 16:00.
Once in town, internal road signs distinguish the three settlements: historic centre (exit "Capoterra centro"), Poggio dei Pini (dedicated exit, climbing into the hills) and the coastal strip (junction for Frutti d'Oro / La Maddalena Spiaggia, seaside).
By bus
ARST line 130 leaves from the Piazza Matteotti bus station in Cagliari and reaches the Capoterra S. Rosa · Campo sportivo terminus. Operating days and intervals vary, so always check the current timetable.
Baire 100 connects Cagliari, Poggio dei Pini and Capoterra; SUMB Line 1 serves the municipal area and the coastal strip. Other ARST lines on the SS195 also reach the coastal districts and destinations towards Pula.
Fares, tickets and conditions vary by operator and route. Before travelling, check the timetable edition and use the official source linked from each line page.
View lines, maps and timetables
From Cagliari Elmas airport
Cagliari Elmas airport is ~10 minutes by car from Capoterra via SS195. By taxi the fare is indicatively €25–35 (fixed rate to Capoterra Centro, to be agreed with the driver for the smaller frazioni).
Elmas Aeroporto railway station connects the terminal with Cagliari Centrale. From Piazza Matteotti, continue to Capoterra on ARST line 130 or Baire 100; check both legs before travelling.
Private transfers and car hire are available at the airport if you prefer to travel independently, especially if you plan to explore the coastal districts and inland areas.
Parking
In Capoterra centre there are several free parking areas: Piazza Sant'Efisio (central, near the parish church), Via Roma (paid blue zone in the main stretch, free in the side streets), Piazza Liberazione (near the town hall).
For La Maddalena Spiaggia and Frutti d'Oro beaches: free roadside parking year-round, except during summer (June–September) when some areas become paid (~€1/h, ~€5/day).
Coordinates and map
Capoterra historic centre: 39.1753° N · 8.9720° E. For satnav, search "Capoterra (CA)" or ISTAT code 092011.