There are 4 ways to get from Cagliari to Olbia by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranovatrain Re
3h 23m€30–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO to Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCAbus 5502
3h 45m€13–19Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Cagliari to Olbia252.4 km
4h 12m€15Drive 251.9 km
- Drive from Cagliari to Olbiacar 251.9 km
3h 36m€41–59
Cagliari to Olbia by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cagliari to Olbia is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cagliari to Olbia is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO and arriving at Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cagliari and arriving at Olbia Terranova. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Cagliari and Olbia is 272 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.
The best way to get from Cagliari to Olbia without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranova takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cagliari to Olbia bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, depart from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO station.
Cagliari to Olbia train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cagliari station.
The best way to get from Cagliari to Olbia is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Cagliari, Italy and Olbia, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranova hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, Gruppo Turmo Travel operates a bus from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO to Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA 6 times a week. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0789 21487
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel
Bus from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO to Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cagliari to Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cagliari to Olbia bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, arrive at Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA station.
Cagliari to Olbia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Olbia Terranova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cagliari to Olbia is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cagliari to Olbia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cagliari and Olbia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.