How to travel from Genoa to Olbia, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Olbia is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to Olbia by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Olbia (OLB).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

4 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Olbia.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Moby S.p.A

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Olbia

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Olbia by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Genoa and Olbia is around 391km (243 miles).

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Genoa and Olbia by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Olbia is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Olbia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Genoa and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Genoa and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Genoa and Olbia. The ferry typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Moby S.p.A, Grandi Navi Veloci and Tirrenia run the ferry services between Genoa and Olbia. Ferries run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Genoa and Olbia. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Olbia (OLB). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Genoa and Olbia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Volotea fly between Genoa and Olbia. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Genoa to Olbia typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) 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 Genoa 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 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Genoa to Olbia

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Olbia

Transport options from Genoa to Olbia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2hrs
€140($140)
hourly411km (255 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€140($140)
every 4 hours663km (412 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 10m
€150($150)
every 4 hours725km (450 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, Fly4h 10m
€88($88)
hourly683km (425 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 20m
€135($135)
once daily665km (413 miles)
Ferry
11hrs
€55($55)
once daily391km (243 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