There are 6 ways to get from Olbia to Cagliari by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Olbia Terranova to Cagliaritrain Re
3h 30m€30–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA to Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNObus 5502
3h 45m€13–19Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Olbia to Cagliari252.9 km
4h 15m€15Fly
- Fly from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)plane OLB - CAG
4h 9m€73–221Bus via Nuoro
- Take the bus from Olbia Stazione Terranova to Nuoro Centro Intermodalebus Linea 514
- Take the bus from Nuoro Centro Intermodale to Cagliari Piazza San Michele-Lato Via Abruzzibus Linea 9342
6h 19m€17–25Drive 253.4 km
- Drive from Olbia to Cagliaricar 253.4 km
3h 38m€41–59
Olbia to Cagliari by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Olbia to Cagliari is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Olbia to Cagliari is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA and arriving at Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO. 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 Olbia Terranova and arriving at Cagliari. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Olbia and Cagliari is 272 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.
The best way to get from Olbia to Cagliari without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Olbia Terranova to Cagliari takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Olbia to Cagliari bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, depart from Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA station.
Olbia to Cagliari train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Olbia Terranova station.
The best way to get from Olbia to Cagliari is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Olbia, Italy and Cagliari, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Olbia Terranova to Cagliari 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Gruppo Turmo Travel operates a bus from Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA to Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO 6 times a week. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Olbia Terranova to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0789 21487
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel
Bus from Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCA to Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Gruppo Turmo Travel
- Phone
- +39 351 8374226
- [email protected]
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Olbia Stazione Terranova to Nuoro Centro Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- app.arstspa.it
Bus from Nuoro Centro Intermodale to Cagliari Piazza San Michele-Lato Via Abruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- app.arstspa.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Olbia to Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Olbia to Cagliari bus services, operated by Gruppo Turmo Travel, arrive at Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO station.
Olbia to Cagliari train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cagliari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olbia to Cagliari is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Olbia to Cagliari.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Olbia and Cagliari. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.