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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Olbia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|
£159 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Olbia:
A ferry is £101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Olbia costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Olbia take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 27m.
How to get to Olbia from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rome to Olbia is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Olbia are Sassari, Golfo Aranci, Nuoro, Ozieri and Palau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Olbia on Omio.
Sassari is Sardinia’s second city, known for its grand squares, historic centre and strong local traditions. A university hub with Catalan and Sardinian influences, it feels more urban and everyday than the island’s coastal resorts.
Nuoro is a hill town in central Sardinia known for its strong Sardinian identity and literary heritage. With views of Monte Ortobene, it feels grounded in local culture rather than coastal resort life.
Palau is a small harbour town on Sardinia’s north coast, known as the main gateway to the Maddalena archipelago. Marinas, granite headlands and nearby beaches give it a practical, easy-going seaside character.
Travel to Olbia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Olbia.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Olbia:
A ferry is £101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Olbia costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Olbia take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Olbia as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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