Ferry from Genoa to Olbia

Ferry from Genoa to Olbia at a glance

The ferry from Genoa to Olbia in numbers, as operated by Tirrenia, GNV and Grimaldi Lines: around 10 hours at sea, about 380 km, 1-2 a day, on overnight cruise-ferry. Departure from Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano); arrival at Olbia Isola Bianca terminal. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Genoa to Olbia (about 380 km by sea)
• Operator: Tirrenia, GNV and Grimaldi Lines
• Crossing time: about 10 hours
• Vessels: overnight cruise-ferry
• Frequency: 1-2 a day
• Departure port: Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano)
• Arrival port: Olbia Isola Bianca terminal
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The main overnight ferry from Genoa to Sardinia's north-east coast and the Costa Smeralda, carrying cars and cabins; sailings are frequent, with more in summer.

Timetable and season of the Genoa to Olbia ferry

Sailing times on the Genoa to Olbia route depend on the shipping line and the month - as a rule 1-2 a day. Morning departures are generally the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano).

For a connection at Olbia - a flight, a train or another ferry - tell us and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano)

Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano) is where the Genoa to Olbia ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing

Arrival: Olbia Isola Bianca terminal

The ferry docks at Olbia Isola Bianca terminal - Olbia is the north-east Sardinian port and airport town, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from the port to your accommodation in Olbia with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Genoa to Olbia crossing.

Onward journeys from Olbia - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.

On board the Genoa to Olbia ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Olbia after the ferry

The reasons travellers take the ferry to Olbia are Tavolara island, the port, the Costa Smeralda and the Basilica of San Simplicio. Olbia is the north-east Sardinian port and airport town, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.

We offer tours and transfers in Olbia as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Genoa to Olbia

Every season has its case for Olbia. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Genoa and Olbia, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Genoa to Olbia?

For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Genoa and lands you in Olbia itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours arranges flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Olbia to Genoa

The Olbia to Genoa ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 10 hours. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Genoa to Olbia cost?

The cost of the ferry from Genoa to Olbia depends on the shipping line, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we verify the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.

Ask us for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Genoa to Olbia ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Genoa to Olbia: how to pay less

A cheap Genoa to Olbia ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Genoa to Olbia that day and how much a different day would save.

How to book ferry tickets from Genoa to Olbia with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Genoa to Olbia is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Olbia

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your accommodation to Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano) with your suitcases, a driver waiting at Olbia Isola Bianca terminal, and tours in Olbia. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Why book your Genoa to Olbia ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Genoa to Olbia is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Fill out the form to start.