How to travel from Rome to Olbia, Italy

The distance between Rome and Olbia is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome to Olbia by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Olbia

There are several options for getting from Rome to Olbia by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Rome and Olbia is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Rome and Olbia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Olbia is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rome and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rome and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rome and Olbia. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and arrive at Olbia (OLB). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rome and Olbia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Volotea fly between Rome and Olbia. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Rome to Olbia typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB).

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 Rome to Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Olbia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Rome to Olbia

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Olbia

Transport options from Rome to Olbia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
€125($125)
hourly283km (176 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
8hrs
€82($82)
6 times a week499km (310 miles)
Train to S. Marinella, Ferry8h 45m
€43($43)
once a week312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Olbia

The following major airports near Olbia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

OLB
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (2 miles) from Olbia
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Olbia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
276km (171 miles) from Olbia