Italy
Livorno to Olbia Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Livorno
Toscana
Arrives
Olbia
Sardinia
At a glance
The Livorno to Olbia ferry takes about 7h 30m–9h, with 5 listed sailings between 08:55 and 22:30. It is operated by Moby Lines, Grimaldi Lines.
- First sailing
- 08:55
- Last sailing
- 22:30
- Sailings listed
- 5
- Crossing
- from 7h 30m
Livorno to Olbia ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:55 | 16:45 | 7h 50m | Moby LinesMoby Fantasy | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 09:30 | 17:30 | 8h | Moby LinesMoby Fantasy | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 10:00 | 17:30 | 7h 30m | Grimaldi LinesCruise Barcelona | Daily |
| 22:00 | 07:00 | 9h | Moby LinesMoby Fantasy | Daily |
| 22:30 | 07:30 | 9h | Grimaldi LinesCruise Sardegna | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Livorno – Olbia crossing
Sardinia's busiest link to Tuscany: five sailings a day from Livorno to Olbia in the summer season, covering the crossing in roughly eight hours by day and nine overnight.
The morning departure moves with the day of the week
Moby Fantasy does not keep one clock. It leaves at 08.55 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but at 09.30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays — a single daily service whose departure shifts by 35 minutes midweek. A timetable read on the wrong day will be off by more than half an hour.
Night crossings recover a day
Two boats leave late: Moby Fantasy at 22.00 arriving 07.00, and Grimaldi's Cruise Sardegna at 22.30 arriving 07.30. Both are sold with cabins — inside or outside, double or quadruple — with reclining seats and deck passage below that. Dogs travel in the cabin on Moby sailings.
Two companies, one corridor
Grimaldi Lines adds a 10.00 daytime run with Cruise Barcelona. Grimaldi is an independent company here, unlike Toremar and Tirrenia, which Moby owns — so on this route the two names really are competitors.
At the quay
Present yourself 90 minutes ahead with a vehicle. On foot the deadline is one hour from 1 June to 30 September, relaxing to 30 minutes in the winter half of the year. Livorno's passenger port is on 0586 899950.
Free wi-fi — on some ships
Moby provides satellite wi-fi without charge aboard Moby Fantasy, and states that it is subject to sea and weather conditions.
Your destination
About Olbia
Olbia is Sardinia's main door from the Italian mainland, and unusually for a busy port it has only one address: every ferry berths at Isola Bianca, a causeway peninsula just east of town. What varies is not where you land but which mainland port you leave from, whether you sail by day or overnight, and — a detail that catches people out — how early you must check in, because that changes with the season rather than the route.
Full Olbia travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Cruise-ferry cabins & suites
- Reserved seats & deck
- Vehicle decks
- Restaurants, shops & pools
Vehicle space is available on this route — book early, especially in peak season. Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Ships on the Livorno – Olbia route
3 ships work this crossing across 5 listed sailings, most often Moby Fantasy.
Moby Fantasy
Moby Lines
3 sailings on this route
Cruise Barcelona
Grimaldi Lines
1 sailing on this route
Cruise Sardegna
Grimaldi Lines
1 sailing on this route
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 7h 30m under normal conditions.
When's the last ferry of the day?
The last sailing leaves at 22:30.
Which company runs this ferry?
Operated by Grimaldi Lines and Moby Lines.
How many sailings run each day?
5 sailings a day, every day.
Is there a ferry back from Olbia?
Yes — see the Olbia to Livorno ferry for the return schedule.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
No, it's a domestic crossing within Italy.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Moby Lines and Grimaldi Lines) for current fares.
What's the fastest crossing option?
The quickest option takes about 7h 30m. Crossing time depends on the operator and vessel — compare sailings from Moby Lines and Grimaldi Lines above.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A same-day return is tight on this route — the crossing takes about 7h 30m each way. Most travellers stay at least one night. Check the return sailings before planning a day trip.
Is there an overnight option?
Some sailings run overnight — the longest crossing is around 9h, and cabins or reclining seats are usually available. Check the individual sailing and operator for onboard sleeping options.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Yes — Moby Lines and Grimaldi Lines carries vehicles on this route. Book your car space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific sailing for size limits.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Olbia
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Olbia.
Same departure port
More ferries from Livorno
Everything else that sails from the same quay.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Livorno or Olbia
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Choosing an operator
Compare operators on this crossing
More than one company sails Livorno–Olbia — see how they stack up.
Timetable valid Jun 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 8, 2026.
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