How to travel from Cinque Terre to Olbia, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Olbia is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Olbia by train, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OlbiaCinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Pisa Centrale, plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Olbia (OLB).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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6 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Olbia

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Olbia by train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Olbia is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Cinque Terre and Olbia by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Cinque Terre to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia. instead which will take 7h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Cinque Terre to Olbia

Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Olbia

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Olbia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane + 6 similar
4h 40m
€120($120)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours737km (458 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane5h 15m
€100($100)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, Fly5h 15m
€105($105)
twice daily780km (484 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 25m
€155($155)
every 4 hours799km (497 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane6h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a day903km (561 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane6h 50m
€125($125)
every 20 mins907km (564 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
7h 55m
€78($78)
6 times a week433km (269 miles)
Train to Livorno Centrale, Ferry9h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily409km (254 miles)
Train to Livorno Centrale, Ferry10h 15m
€88($88)
once daily429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Olbia

The following major airports near Olbia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

OLB
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (2 miles) from Olbia
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Olbia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
276km (171 miles) from Olbia