How to travel from Cefalù to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Olbia is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cefalù to Olbia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Messina Centrale, 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.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Olbia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Cefalù and Olbia is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 17h 55m to get from Cefalù and Olbia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Olbia is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cefalù and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Cefalù to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Olbia Terranova. instead which will take 17h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 17h 55m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €120($120) | hourly | 764km (474 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 5h 55m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry + 3 similar | 16h 45m | €150($150) | 6 times a week | 1,478km (918 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 55m | €72($72) | twice a week | 759km (471 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 45m | €65($65) | twice a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 10m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Olbia
Airlines
Luxair
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Blu Jet
Moby Lines
Train operators
Bus companies
Gruppo Turmo Travel
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