Ferry Olbia – Genoa

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The crossing

Olbia – Genoa with Moby Lines

Olbia – Genoa takes you back to Liguria on an overnight crossing of about ten hours. Moby Lines offers several sailings a week in season.

The crossing alternates meals, rest and walks on deck. Passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage and take their luggage to the cabin or the lounge.

The end-of-stay return fills up fast in August: prefer a mid-week departure if your calendar allows. Arrive at the port of Olbia with a comfortable margin.

Practical information

Olbia – Genoa at a glance

  • Company Moby Lines
  • Crossing time about 10 to 11 hours (overnight)
  • Sailings from one to seven 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.

Departing from

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.

Arriving in

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.

Frequently asked questions

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?

Moby Lines generally offers from one to seven 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 Moby Lines. Tirrenia and GNV also serves this route: each company has its own page.

Can I travel with my vehicle between Olbia and Genoa?

Yes, cars, motorhomes and motorbikes are accepted on board, subject to space. State your vehicle when searching to see the crossings that accept it.

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.