How to travel from Catania to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Catania and Olbia is around 617km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Catania to Olbia by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration1h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the bus to Olbia.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Piombino then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to Olbia by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Catania and Olbia is around 617km (384 miles).
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Catania and Olbia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Olbia is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Olbia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Catania and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Catania and Olbia. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and arrive at Olbia (OLB). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Catania and Olbia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Volotea fly between Catania and Olbia. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Catania to Olbia typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB).
The closest major airport to Olbia is Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) (OLB) which is approximately 2km (2 miles) from Olbia. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Olbia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 35m | €140($140) | hourly | 617km (384 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 15m | €82($82) | twice a week | 890km (553 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 17hrs | €165($165) | 6 times a week | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, ferry | 19h 55m | €95($95) | twice a week | 930km (578 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 35m | €145($145) | twice a week | 1,530km (951 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Olbia
Bus companies
Sais Regional
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Airlines
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Moby S.p.A
Grimaldi Lines
Tirrenia
Train operators
Airports near Olbia
The following major airports near Olbia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
- Distance
- 2km (2 miles) from Olbia
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 249km (155 miles) from Olbia
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 276km (171 miles) from Olbia