How to travel from Olbia to San Gimignano, Italy
The distance between Olbia and San Gimignano is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Olbia to San Gimignano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Gimignano → Olbia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Florence (FLR), Train
Fly from Olbia (OLB) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to Empoli.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olbia and San Gimignano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Olbia to San Gimignano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Olbia and San Gimignano is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Olbia and San Gimignano by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Olbia to San Gimignano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Olbia and San Gimignano is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Olbia and San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Olbia and San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olbia to San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to Empoli. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olbia to San Gimignano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Olbia and San Gimignano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Florence (FLR), Train + 6 similar | 2h 50m | €200($200) | hourly | 437km (272 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 3h 30m | €115($115) | hourly | 613km (381 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 60m | €115($115) | hourly | 622km (387 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 632km (392 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 5h 10m | €120($120) | hourly | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Sassari, plane | 5h 50m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train to Cagliari, plane | 6h 45m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 919km (571 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 8h 40m | €73($73) | 6 times a week | 439km (273 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, Train | 10h 10m | €89($89) | once daily | 438km (272 miles) |
| Ferry to Livorno, Train | 10h 10m | €71($71) | twice daily | 418km (260 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 50m | €76($76) | 6 times a week | 439km (273 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Olbia and San Gimignano
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near San Gimignano
The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano