How to travel from Sanremo to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Sanremo and Olbia is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sanremo 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 → Sanremo if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train to Genova P.Za Principe, ferry
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Campiglia Marittima then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Olbia by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Sanremo and Olbia is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 13h 25m to get from Sanremo and Olbia by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Olbia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sanremo and Olbia. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sanremo and Olbia. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Olbia. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Figari (FSC) then take a ferry to Santa Teresa di Gallura then take the bus to Olbia Via Mameli Scuole Superiori. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Sanremo to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Olbia. instead which will take 13h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 15m | €150($150) | 6 times a week | 430km (267 miles) |
| Train to Savona, plane | 4h 35m | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane | 5h 45m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 786km (489 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane | 6hrs | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 849km (527 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 4h 55m | €335($335) | 6 times a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, ferry + 3 similar | 10h 30m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 25m | €67($67) | once daily | 519km (323 miles) |
| Train to Savona, Ferry | 16hrs | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 870km (541 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 11h 25m | €85($85) | 5 times a week | 655km (407 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sanremo and Olbia
Train operators
Thello
Malpensa Express
Airlines
Air Corsica
Blue Air
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Grandi Navi Veloci
Tirrenia
Corsica Ferries
Bus companies
Satam Bus
ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
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