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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Olbia is to car ferry and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Olbia is to bus and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €240.

How far is it from Palermo to Olbia?

The distance between Palermo and Olbia is 819 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Olbia without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 16h 29m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Palermo to Olbia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Olbia?

There are 3798+ hotels available in Olbia.

Palermo to Olbia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Olbia by bus, plane, car ferry, car, or train

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane CTA - OLB
4h 55m
€72–236
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
2. Take the bus from Fermata di CAGLIARI PIAZZA MATTEOTTI-ESTERNO to Fermata di OLBIA PORTO ISOLA BIANCAbus 5502
16h 45m
€54–103
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cagliari to Olbiacar
15h 39m
€81–144
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane TPS - OLB
6h 10m
€137–269
Fly Palermo Airport to Alghero, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Alghero (AHO)plane PMO - AHO
2. Take the bus from Alghero - Fertilia Airport to Olbia Centro Molo Brinbus
5h 34m
€70–270
Train, train to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain
2. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Comisotrain
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)plane CIY - OLB
9h 9m
€176–383
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Cagliaricarferry
2. Take the train from Cagliari to Olbia Terranovatrain Re
16h 29m
€71–129

Palermo to Olbia by car ferry, foot, and train

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16h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 818.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Palermo to Olbia. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, then fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Olbia via Port of Cagliari in around 15h 39m.

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