The station opened in 1884, when the FS line from Cagliari was completed.

Located in the north-western side of the city and in front of downtown, the large station building has three floors.

Three terminal tracks, also used by FdS trains, are located in north of the building.

[2] It is served by regional trains to Porto Torres, Olbia, Oristano and Cagliari.

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