How to travel from Taormina to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Olbia is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Taormina to Olbia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Olbia → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to S. Marinella then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello then take a ferry to Cagliari then take the bus to Olbia.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Olbia by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Taormina and Olbia is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Taormina and Olbia by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Olbia is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Taormina to Olbia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Olbia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 40m | €145($145) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 10m | €110($110) | once a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train to Messina Centrale, ferry | 16hrs | €160($160) | 6 times a week | 1,373km (853 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, ferry | 20h 50m | €100($100) | twice a week | 981km (610 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 5m | €155($155) | twice a week | 1,497km (930 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 40m | €90($90) | twice a week | 952km (592 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Olbia
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Moby S.p.A
Train operators
Bus companies
Interbus
Sais Regional
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Lirosi Linee
Airlines
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