Ogliastra, on the eastern coast of Sardinia, can be reached by car from the island's main ports and airports, or by ferry directly to the port of Arbatax. Here you'll find the best route to follow and estimated travel times from each arrival point.
At a glance: distances and times
| From | Main Roads | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Olbia (port and airport) | S.S. 131 + S.S. 389 var | approx. 2 hours |
| Olbia, scenic route | S.S. 131 + S.S. 125 | approx. 3 hours |
| Cagliari (port and airport) | S.S. 125 Orientale Sarda | approx. 1 hour 30 mins |
| Alghero (airport) | S.S. 131 + S.S. 129 + S.S. 389 var | 219 km to Tortolì, approx. 2 hours 40 mins |
| Porto Torres (port) | S.S. 131 + S.S. 129 + S.S. 389 var | approx. 212 km, 2 hours 30 mins |
| Oristano | S.S. 131 + S.S. 389 var | approx. 150 km, 2 hours |
From Olbia
Olbia is one of the main arrival points in Sardinia, with both a port and an airport. There are two routes to Ogliastra:
- The faster route: S.S. 131 and then S.S. 389 var, taking approximately 2 hours.
- The scenic route: S.S. 131 and then the S.S. 125 along the coast, which is more winding and takes about 3 hours.
From Cagliari
From Cagliari, which also has a port and an airport, follow the S.S. 125, known as the Orientale Sarda, to reach Ogliastra. The journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
From Alghero
From Alghero airport, take the S.S. 131 towards Macomer, then the S.S. 129 towards Nuoro. From Nuoro, follow the S.S. 389 var towards Arbatax or Lanusei.
- To Tortolì: 219 km, approx. 2 hours 40 mins
- To Lanusei: 207 km, approx. 2 hours 30 mins
From Porto Torres
From Porto Torres, drive through Sassari and take the S.S. 131 towards Macomer. Then, take the S.S. 129 towards Nuoro and finally the S.S. 389 var towards Arbatax or Lanusei. The journey is approximately 212 km and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
From Oristano
From Oristano, take the S.S. 131 towards Nuoro and then the S.S. 389 var towards Arbatax or Lanusei. The journey is approximately 150 km and takes about 2 hours.
By Ferry to Arbatax
If you're travelling by sea, you can disembark directly at the port of Arbatax, or arrive in Cagliari, Golfo Aranci, Olbia, Porto Torres, or Santa Teresa Gallura and continue by car.
- Departure ports: Civitavecchia, Genoa, Livorno, Naples, Palermo, Piombino, and Trapani.
- Ferry companies: BluNavy, Sardinia Ferries, Tirrenia, GNV, Grimaldi Lines, Moby Lines.
Good to know: Routes and operators change with the season. Always check which services are active before booking, especially for travel in July and August.
Once you've arrived
From Arbatax and Tortolì, you are just a few minutes away from many of Ogliastra's beaches. To visit the Baunei Coast, which can also be reached by boat, see our page on boat trips in Ogliastra.
