How to travel from Olbia to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Olbia and Cinque Terre is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Olbia to Cinque Terre by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Olbia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train
Fly from Olbia (OLB) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olbia and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Olbia to Cinque Terre by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Olbia and Cinque Terre is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Olbia and Cinque Terre by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Olbia to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Olbia and Cinque Terre is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Olbia and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Olbia and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olbia to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Olbia to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olbia to Cinque Terre is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Olbia and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train + 6 similar | 4h 20m | €120($120) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 618km (384 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), Train | 5h 10m | €105($105) | twice daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 5h 15m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 798km (496 miles) |
| Train to Cagliari, plane | 6h 35m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Sassari, plane | 6h 55m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 7h 45m | €78($78) | 6 times a week | 430km (267 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, Train | 9h 50m | €88($88) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, Train | 9h 50m | €70($70) | twice daily | 405km (252 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Olbia and Cinque Terre
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Blue Air
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre