- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£24
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£37
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
9 h
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
9 h 18 m
Ferries on 15 Oct
5
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Olbia to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olbia to Florence will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £24.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 5 ferries from Olbia to Florence, including 5 direct services.
On Thu 15 Oct the direct ferries cover the 348 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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CORSICA FERRIESFerries from Olbia to Florence run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 187 nautical miles (348 km) distance in 7h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Olbia to Florence are available to foot passengers.



Distance 187 nautical miles (348 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 7h 0m |
First ferry 7:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 10h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Moby Lines | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Moby Lines | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Grimaldi | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Olbia to Florence ferries for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CORSICA FERRIES | 20:30 Golfo Aranci | 10h30 | 7:00 Port of Livorno | 0 changesdirect | |
MOBY FANTASY | 22:00 Port of Olbia | 9h00 | 7:00 Port of Livorno | 0 changesdirect | |
GLEF | 22:00 Port of Olbia | 9h00 | 7:00 Livorno (Terminal Grimaldi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
MOBY LEGACY | 10:00 Port of Olbia | 9h00 | 19:00 Port of Livorno | 0 changesdirect | |
GLE5 | 10:30 Port of Olbia | 9h00 | 19:30 Livorno (Terminal Grimaldi) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
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Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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