How to travel from Olbia to Marsala, Italy
The distance between Olbia and Marsala is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Olbia to Marsala 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 Marsala → Olbia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Olbia (OLB) to Trapani (TPS).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€125($125)
+ 5 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Porto Torres Porto Civico-P.Verde then take a ferry to Porto Vecchio and then to Trapani.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration19h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olbia and Marsala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Olbia to Marsala by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Olbia and Marsala is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Olbia and Marsala by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Olbia to Marsala is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Olbia and Marsala is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Olbia and Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Olbia and Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Olbia and Marsala. Flights depart from Olbia (OLB) and arrive at Trapani (TPS) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Olbia to Marsala. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Olbia to Marsala typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Olbia (OLB) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS).
The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Sassari then fly from Alghero (AHO) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olbia to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Olbia and Marsala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 45m | €125($125) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 50m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 565km (351 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €115($115) | 4 times a day | 1,404km (872 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 1,097km (681 miles) |
| Train to Cagliari, plane and bus | 6h 25m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 810km (503 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 20h 25m | €170($170) | once a week | 799km (496 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 23h 30m | €115($115) | once a week | 1,450km (901 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 19h 5m | €95($95) | once a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Olbia and Marsala
Airlines
Blue Air
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Corsica Ferries
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Sun Lines S.R.L.
Train operators
Airports near Marsala
The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Marsala
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Marsala
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Marsala