How to travel from Marsala to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Marsala and Olbia is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Marsala to Olbia by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Marsala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€140($140)
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the bus to Olbia.
- Duration20h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Olbia.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Olbia by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Marsala and Olbia is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Marsala and Olbia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Olbia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Olbia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marsala and Olbia. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marsala and Olbia. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Marsala and Olbia. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and arrive at Olbia (OLB) - via Turin (TRN). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Marsala to Olbia. There is however a flight that goes via Turin (TRN). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Marsala to Olbia typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) 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 Marsala to Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Olbia is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 15m | €140($140) | hourly | 1,426km (886 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 10m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
| Bus to Palermo Airport, plane and train | 6h 40m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 810km (503 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7hrs | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 1,737km (1,079 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 20m | €78($78) | twice a week | 847km (526 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 19h 35m | €86($86) | twice a week | 856km (532 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 24h 10m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 1,737km (1,079 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marsala and Olbia
Airlines
Blue Air
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Tirrenia
Moby S.p.A
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Gruppo Turmo Travel
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