How to travel from Positano to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Positano and Olbia is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Positano to Olbia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Campiglia Marittima, Ferry
Take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Positano to Olbia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Positano and Olbia is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)
It takes around 11h 60m to get from Positano and Olbia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Positano to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then Roma Termini and then to S. Marinella then take a ferry to Olbia. instead which will take 11h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 60m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 461km (287 miles) |
| Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 35m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
| Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 5h 20m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 708km (440 miles) |
Train to Campiglia Marittima, Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 30m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 11h 60m | €80($80) | once a week | 589km (366 miles) |
| Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, ferry | 12h 10m | €82($82) | once a week | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | €86($86) | once daily | 637km (396 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Positano and Olbia
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Moby S.p.A
Airlines
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Bus companies
Marozzi VT
Prontobus
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