How to travel from Trieste to Olbia, Italy
The distance between Trieste and Olbia is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste to Olbia by plane, train, 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 → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Olbia (OLB).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Piombino then take a ferry to Olbia.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Olbia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trieste to Olbia by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Trieste and Olbia is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Trieste and Olbia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Olbia is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Olbia is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trieste and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Trieste and Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Trieste and Olbia. Flights depart from Trieste (TRS) and arrive at Olbia (OLB). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Trieste and Olbia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Volotea fly between Trieste and Olbia. Flights depart from Trieste (TRS) and and arrive into Olbia (OLB). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from Trieste to Olbia typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Trieste (TRS) 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 Trieste to Olbia. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Olbia (OLB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Olbia is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Olbia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 15m | €175($175) | hourly | 672km (418 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 35m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, ferry | 13h 50m | €100($100) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 13h 30m | €150($150) | 6 times a week | 838km (521 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trieste and Olbia
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Train operators
Airlines
Bus companies
Florentia Bus
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