Genoa – Olbia
Ferries to Sardinia
Genoa – Olbia
Ferries to Sardinia
The Genoa to Olbia ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Genoa to Olbia takes approximately 11 hours and 59 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Genoa to Olbia ferry duration can range between 10 hours and 13 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Genoa to Olbia. GNV provide up to 6 weekly sailings and Moby Lines provide up to 5 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Genoa Port at approximately 21:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Genoa to Olbia is with Moby Lines in 10 hours.
The fastest ferries from Genoa to Olbia usually cost around $407.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Genoa to Olbia route. The overnight sailing departs Genoa at 21:30 and arrives in Olbia at around 09:30.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Genoa to Olbia with GNV and Moby Lines.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Genoa to Olbia with GNV.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries from Genoa to Olbia with Grandi Navi Veloci and Moby Lines.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Genoa to Olbia with Grandi Navi Veloci and Moby Lines. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Passengers sailing with GNV and Moby Lines can take as much check-in luggage as they wish but can only bring up to 2 bags of personal luggage.
The price of a ferry from Genoa to Olbia can vary between $30 and $684 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $304, prices can range from $30 and $608. The average price with a car is $380. Car prices can range from $58 and $642. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Olbia ferry.
The best way to travel from Genoa to Olbia is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Genoa to Olbia with Grandi Navi Veloci and Moby Lines.
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| Genoa - Olbia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Grandi Navi Veloci & Moby Lines | |
| Average Price | $407* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 21:30 | |
| Distance | 209 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian city of Genoa lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast and is located in the Liguria region of Italy. The city's old town, which has a long and rich history in art, music, architecture and gastronomy was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. Additionally the city was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2004 and is also the birthplace of Niccolo Paganini and Christopher Columbus.
The maze of squares and narrow streets make up Genoa's historic centre. The city has influences of the medieval about it, along with 16th century and Baroque influences (San Matteo square and the ancient via Aurea, now via Garibaldi). Visitors can still see remains of the 17th century walls near to San Lorenzo Cathedral, which happens to be the most attended place of worship in Genoa.
Genoa's port is Italy's largest commercial and industrial port, and one of Europe's busiest ports in the Mediterranean Sea. The ferry terminal, located in the Calata Chiappella, between Ponte Asserto and Ponte Colombo, is on many levels and is accessible by passengers in wheelchairs. On the terminal's top level visitors will find waiting rooms and a shopping centre. Ferries operating from the port generally depart towards Sardinia, Sicily, Corsica, Spain, Tunisia and Morocco.
Olbia is an Italian city that is located in the north east of the island of Sardinia and its port receives ferries from the Italian mainland and acts as a gateway to the Costa Smeralda and provides facilities and services for tourists. Olbia is not as appealing as Alghero or Cagliari but the old part of the city contains Roman Baths, an impressive granite church and a number of other historic buildings. Popular with tourists is the medieval Pisan Romanesque church which is hewn out of Galluren granite where, in the apse, there are two 13th century frescos with the one on the left depicting San Simplicio, the Patron Saint of Olbia. A popular festival in the city is the Festa di San Simplicio which is one of the city's biggest and is celebrated over three days in the middle of May.
Olbia's port is on an island linked to the town by a long causeway. Car ferries connect Olbia with mainland Italian destinations including Genoa and Civitavecchia, near Rome. Additional destinations are available from Golfo Aranci, a port to the north of Olbia.
