Ferries to Olbia

Olbia is the gateway to north-east Sardinia, Gallura and the Costa Smeralda. Here you will find ferry routes to Olbia, how to book, how to reach the port and what to see nearby.

The main routes offered by the booking system for the port of Olbia depart from:

• Genoa
• Livorno
• Piombino
• Civitavecchia

Active routes can vary during the year, and some only run seasonally.

In the booking system you can choose one way or return, your accommodation (deck passage or cabin), the number of passengers, any pets and the vehicle you are bringing. Sardinian residents can tick the dedicated box to access resident fares.

Search and book your ferry – opens the booking system of our partner TraghettiPer.

Timetables, operators and prices change with the season: always check current availability when you book.

The port of Olbia is easy to reach by car or public transport. By car, follow the signs to the port, clearly marked from outside the city. You can also get there by bus or taxi from the railway station and Olbia airport.

The ferry terminal has a waiting room, information desk, bar, left luggage, security and 24-hour medical assistance. The port is a short walk from the old town, with bars, restaurants, hotels, newsagents and shops. The railway station is about 2 kilometres away.

Olbia blends past and present, with historical remains dating back 4,000 years. In the old town you can stroll to Piazza Terranova Pausania, Piazza delle Terme and Piazza Matteotti. Nearby are archaeological sites such as the Dolmen of Cabu Abbas and the Menhir of Puntiddone.

Local beaches include Le Saline, Spiaggia del Dottore, Porto Istana with its crystal-clear water and Punta Molara. A little further south, in San Teodoro, is the famous Cala Brandinchi.

All the island's ports are in our guide to ferries to Sardinia.