Ferry Piombino – Olbia
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Piombino – Olbia with Moby Lines
Piombino – Olbia is the shortest crossing between the mainland and Sardinia, at about five hours. Moby Lines runs it in the summer season, with about three sailings a week and almost one a day in August.
On board you will find lounges, restaurants, a shop and cabins of several categories for overnight crossings. On daytime routes, a seat or an armchair is often enough.
The route is ideal for a quick getaway: you leave in the morning and reach Olbia in the early afternoon. Book early for July and August, as places go fast.
Piombino – Olbia at a glance
- Company Moby Lines
- Crossing time about 5 hours
- Sailings from June to September, about three sailings a week
- 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.
Piombino
Piombino faces the island of Elba, which you can reach in about an hour from this port on the Tuscan coast. The old town rises above the sea, and the neighbouring headland is home to the Baratti and Populonia archaeological park, where you can visit Etruscan necropolises by the sea. The Etruscan Coast, with its pine woods and beaches, is very close. For Sardinia, the crossing season is mainly summer.
Olbia
Arriving by sea at Olbia, you sail up a long gulf before reaching the Isola Bianca terminal, joined to the land by a causeway: the town centre is a few kilometres away, and Olbia Costa Smeralda airport less than five. From there, the road leads in half an hour to the Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo, and in a little over an hour to the La Maddalena archipelago, Santa Teresa Gallura or Alghero, depending on your direction. The train links Olbia to Cagliari and Sassari for those travelling without a car.
Ferry Piombino – Olbia: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Piombino to Olbia?
About 5 hours at sea. 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 Piombino and Olbia?
Moby Lines generally offers from June to September, about three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Piombino to Olbia?
Moby Lines, the Italian company Moby Lines, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Piombino and Olbia?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Piombino to Olbia?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
