Ferry Olbia – Genoa
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Olbia – Genoa with GNV
Olbia – Genoa takes you back to Liguria on a night of about ten hours with GNV. Sailings run several times a week in season.
The ships are laid out for overnight crossings: cabins, lounges, a restaurant and a shop. Travellers with a car board by the ramp after check-in.
Arrive in Olbia with a margin: boarding queues are long in August. Keep your tickets and identity documents to hand.
Olbia – Genoa at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 10 to 11 hours (overnight)
- Sailings from one to a few sailings a week depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Olbia
Olbia opens at the head of a deep gulf, facing the island of Tavolara, whose limestone silhouette dominates the horizon. Founded by the Greeks and later Romanised, the town keeps the Basilica of San Simplicio, a Romanesque granite church of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The port of Olbia is the gateway to the Costa Smeralda, half an hour’s drive to the north, and to the La Maddalena archipelago. Before boarding, many travellers enjoy the pedestrian centre and its fish restaurants.
Genoa
In Genoa, the Sardinia ferries dock in the large commercial port, a few minutes from the historic centre and the Porto Antico. Genova Principe station has train links to Milan, Turin, Pisa and Rome, and Cristoforo Colombo airport is close for connections. If you have time, take the lift up to the Castelletto viewpoint for a single sweeping view of the city and the port.
Ferry Olbia – Genoa: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Olbia to Genoa?
About 10 to 11 hours, with a night on board. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Olbia and Genoa?
GNV generally offers from one to a few sailings a week depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Olbia to Genoa?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. Moby Lines and Tirrenia also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Olbia and Genoa?
Yes, the ferry’s garage takes cars, motorhomes and two-wheelers. Give the size of your vehicle when you book.
How do I book a ferry from Olbia to Genoa?
Choose your dates in the search engine on this page, compare the available crossings and confirm your ticket online. The fare depends on the date, the accommodation on board, any vehicle and the number of passengers.
