How to travel from Messina to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Messina and Olbia is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Messina to Olbia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to S. Marinella then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the bus to Olbia.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Olbia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Messina and Olbia is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Messina and Olbia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Olbia is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Messina and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Messina to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €150($150) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 30m | €73($73) | every 20 mins | 1,429km (888 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 45m | €110($110) | once a week | 958km (595 miles) |
| Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train | 14h 30m | €155($155) | 6 times a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 19h 50m | €95($95) | twice a week | 912km (567 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 20h 10m | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,437km (893 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 30m | €83($83) | twice a week | 909km (565 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Olbia
Bus companies
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Lirosi Linee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Moby S.p.A
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