How to travel from Olbia to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Olbia and Palermo is around 466km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Olbia to Palermo 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 Palermo → Olbia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Olbia (OLB) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€135($135)
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Civitavecchia and then to Palermo.
- Duration20hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Grandi Navi Veloci
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olbia and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Olbia to Palermo by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Olbia and Palermo is around 466km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 455km (283 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Olbia and Palermo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Olbia to Palermo is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Olbia and Palermo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Olbia and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Olbia and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Olbia and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 20hrs and departs once a week.
Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Olbia and Palermo. Ferries run once a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Olbia and Palermo. Flights depart from Olbia (OLB) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Olbia and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Volotea fly between Olbia and Palermo. Flights depart from Olbia (OLB) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Olbia to Palermo typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Olbia (OLB) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO).
The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Sassari then fly from Alghero (AHO) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olbia to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Olbia and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 10m | €135($135) | hourly | 466km (290 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | €105($105) | twice daily | 802km (499 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 868km (539 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 998km (620 miles) |
| Train to Cagliari, Fly | 5h 45m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 711km (442 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 20hrs | €125($125) | once a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 17h 30m | €69($69) | once a week | 685km (426 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 35m | €77($77) | once a week | 690km (429 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 18hrs | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 1,545km (960 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Olbia and Palermo
Airlines
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Moby S.p.A
Blue Jet
Train operators
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo