How to travel from La Spezia to Olbia, Italy
The distance between La Spezia and Olbia is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from La Spezia 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 Olbia → La Spezia if you're planning a return trip.
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 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Olbia by train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between La Spezia and Olbia is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from La Spezia and Olbia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Spezia 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 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Spezia 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 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Fiumicino Aeroporto then fly from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 La Spezia to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | €120($120) | hourly | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €155($155) | 6 times a week | 692km (430 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 4h 60m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 5h 20m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 5h 40m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €88($88) | 4 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 40m | €76($76) | 6 times a week | 424km (263 miles) |
| Train to Livorno Centrale, Ferry | 9h 30m | €68($68) | twice daily | 400km (248 miles) |
| Train to Livorno Centrale, Ferry | 9h 60m | €86($86) | once daily | 420km (261 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Spezia and Olbia
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
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