What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Olbia?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Olbia is to bus and car ferry which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Olbia?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Olbia is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €120 - €240.

How far is it from Messina to Olbia?

The distance between Messina and Olbia is 711 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Olbia without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Olbia without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 18h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Olbia?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Messina to Olbia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Olbia?

There are 4891+ hotels available in Olbia.

Messina to Olbia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Olbia by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane CTA - OLB
6h 43m
€66–214
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cagliari to Olbiacar
18h 3m
€115–191
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Livorno Centraletrain Fb / ...
5. Take the carferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Olbiacarferry
18h 17m
Bus, car ferry via Livorno
1. Take the bus from Messina to Fiumicino Aeroporto T3bus
2. Take the bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Livornobus
3. Take the carferry from Port of Livorno to Port of Olbiacarferry
24h 7m
€117–241
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Alghero, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alghero (AHO)plane CTA - AHO
3. Take the bus from Alghero - Fertilia Airport to Olbia Centro Molo Brinbus
7h 38m
€77–199
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane PMO - OLB
9h 8m
€78–277
Train, bus to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Ragusa Bus Terminalbus
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane CIY - OLB
9h 22m
€151–379
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane REG - OLB
5h 40m
€127–240
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
3. Take the train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranovatrain Re
20h 40m
€96–186
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
3. Take the bus from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO to Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCAbus
20h 45m
€67–118

Messina to Olbia by train, bus, car ferry, and foot

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20h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Olbia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Olbia. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, then fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Messina to Olbia via Port of Palermo and Port of Cagliari in around 18h 3m.

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