- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari
Sardinia’s leading archaeological museum displays Nuragic bronzes, Punic finds, and Giants of Mont'e Prama, essential for island history.
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Compare train and bus for Olbia to Sardinia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 50 nautical miles (93 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Olbia to Sardinia (Island):
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) costing on average $21 (€17).
The fastest way to travel from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 34m.
Other travel options to Sardinia (Island) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Olbia and Sardinia (Island) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users.
Olbia to Sardinia (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 12:16AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DF_525 | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h15 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Olbia to Sardinia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Olbia to Sardinia (Island) ferries for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 Delcomar | 10:00 AM Palau | 0h15 | 10:15 AM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 10:30 AM Palau | 0h15 | 10:45 AM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 11:00 AM Palau | 0h15 | 11:15 AM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 11:30 AM Palau | 0h15 | 11:45 AM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 12:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 12:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 12:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 12:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 1:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 1:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 1:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 1:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 2:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 2:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 2:45 PM Palau | 0h15 | 3:00 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 3:45 PM Palau | 0h15 | 4:00 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 4:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 4:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 5:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 5:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 5:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 5:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 6:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 6:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 6:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 6:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 7:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 7:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 7:30 PM Palau | 0h15 | 7:45 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 8:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 8:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 9:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 9:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 10:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 10:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Delcomar | 11:00 PM Palau | 0h15 | 11:15 PM La Maddalena | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Ferry from Olbia to Sardinia (Island)
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Take a ferry from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) and enjoy the approximately 50 nautical miles (93 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€15)
Distance 50 nautical miles (93 km) |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€15)
Complete guide to Sardinia
Things to do in Sardinia
Discover the best of Sardinia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sardinia trip today.
- Recommended
Galleria Comunale d'Arte
A major modern and contemporary art museum with Sardinian and Italian works, set in a notable 20th-century hilltop building.
- Recommended
Museo Civico Giovanni Marongiu
An archaeological museum in Cabras focused on local Phoenician, Roman, and Nuragic heritage, including the Giants of Mont'e Prama context.
- Must visit
Bastione Saint Remy
Cagliari’s celebrated waterfront promenade is ideal for sunset walks, sea views, and seeing the city’s everyday life unfold.
- Must visit
Bastione Saint Remy
A grand terrace and staircase linking Cagliari’s upper town and lower quarters, famous for panoramic views and evening atmosphere.
- Must visit
Poetto Promenade
This long urban beach and promenade offer walking, cycling, and broad gulf views, making it one of Cagliari’s most loved open spaces.
- Gluten-free
Porceddu
Roast suckling pig cooked slowly over myrtle or juniper. It is a celebratory Sardinian dish prized for crisp skin and aromatic, tender meat.
Fregola
Small toasted semolina pearls served like risotto, often with clams or sausage. A staple of Sardinian home cooking with a distinctive chewy texture.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pane Carasau
Thin, crisp flatbread baked until crackly and long-lasting. A shepherd tradition from Barbagia, eaten plain or with olive oil, cheese, or soups.
Somoza
Refined fine dining in San Pantaleo by chef Roberto Petza. Expect contemporary Sardinian tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Luigi Pomata
Historic seafood restaurant in Cagliari known for traditional Sardinian fish dishes, attentive service, and a polished but classic atmosphere.
Ristorante Monti Blu
Well-known traditional trattoria in Nuoro serving regional pastas, roast meats, and local specialties in a warm, rustic setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: summer stays cost more, but dining and local transit are reasonable outside resort hotspots.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza slices, panini, or casual meals.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.30
- Day pass
- None
To the city center
Port of Olbia -> Piazza Regina Margherita, Olbia
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- On ARST buses in many Sardinian cities, contactless card payment is often not available onboard; buy tickets in advance or via the official app.
- Validate paper tickets when boarding. In smaller towns and on intercity services, service can be limited on Sundays and holidays.
FAQs: Ferry from Olbia to Sardinia (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sardinia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Olbia to Sardinia (Island).
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Olbia to Sardinia (Island).
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) is possible with with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Olbia and Sardinia (Island) including taking a train and bus.
Since both Olbia and Sardinia (Island) are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Olbia to Sardinia (Island) among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Sardinia, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and on public transportation. Common scams include overpriced taxi rides and inflated prices in tourist-heavy spots. It's advisable to use official taxis, avoid leaving belongings unattended, and be wary of unsolicited offers or street vendors. Overall, Sardinia is considered safe, but staying vigilant helps ensure a smooth trip.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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