Ferry from Olbia to Genoa

Ferry from Olbia to Genoa at a glance

The ferry from Olbia to Genoa 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 Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal; arrival at Genoa passenger terminal. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Olbia to Genoa (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: Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal
• Arrival port: Genoa passenger terminal
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The overnight crossing to Liguria is the link used by travellers heading for northern Italy and France with a car.

Things to do in Genoa after the ferry

Genoa is the great port of Liguria, with Europe's largest medieval centre, the aquarium and the Cinque Terre down the coast. Start with boat trips to San Fruttuoso, the Aquarium of Genoa and Palazzo Ducale and Piazza De Ferrari, then Via Garibaldi and the Rolli palaces and Cathedral of San Lorenzo. A tip from our desk: Say if your hotel is in the historic centre, where many streets are limited to residents and the driver stops at the nearest open street; for Portofino, ask for a morning arrival in summer because the access road is congested in the afternoon.

Haqqi Tours provides guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Genoa; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Olbia to Genoa

April to October is warm and sunny with 25 to 30 °C in summer; the cruise season brings crowds to the Porto Antico and Via Garibaldi from spring to autumn; the Boat Show in September is busy; winters are mild with some rain, and sea storms can disrupt ferries and boat trips. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Olbia and Genoa, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Olbia to Genoa?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Olbia to Genoa? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is frequently as fast door to door - about 10 hours at sea and normally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Return ferry from Genoa to Olbia

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Genoa to Olbia booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the ferry from Olbia to Genoa cost?

"How much is the ferry ticket from Olbia to Genoa?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours offers the current cost for your travel date and party - foot passengers, car, seats or cabin - shortly afterwards of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.

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 Olbia to Genoa ferry.

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

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

• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently 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
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper

When you fill in the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Olbia to Genoa ferry first, then the alternatives.

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

Here is how to book Olbia to Genoa ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Within minutes we write to you through WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Genoa

If plans change, the same chat handles it. We clarify the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Olbia to Genoa ferry

Sailing times on the Olbia to Genoa route depend on the operator 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 Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal.

If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal

The ferry from Olbia to Genoa leaves from Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal, in Olbia - Olbia is the north-east Sardinian port and airport town, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles typically 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Taxis and metro, tram or bus serve the port; Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel with the bags.

• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Olbia Isola Bianca ferry terminal; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Olbia to the port on request
• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several

Arrival: Genoa passenger terminal

Arrival is at Genoa passenger terminal. Genoa is the great port of Liguria, with Europe's largest medieval centre, the aquarium and the Cinque Terre down the coast. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your accommodation by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Olbia to Genoa 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

Why book your Olbia to Genoa ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Olbia to Genoa 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. Send the form to start.