Olbia to Livorno Ferry

Depart from Isola Bianca in Olbia for Livorno and the Tuscan coast. Grimaldi’s daytime ferry takes about 9 hours, while overnight timings vary by weekday.

Departure port

Olbia

Arrival port

Livorno

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Travel details

Ports on this route

Ferry route map: Olbia – Livorno (both directions)

Departure port

Port of Olbia

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Arrival port

Port of Livorno

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Ferry operators from Olbia to Livorno

The timetables and rules here apply to Grimaldi Lines. Check the selected sailing when booking.

  • Grimaldi Lines

Schedules and check-in by operator

Grimaldi Lines

Sailing schedule

5 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026
Sailing schedule, 5 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026
DaysDep.Arr.
Wed, Thu, Fri10:3019:30
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu22:0007:00(+1 day)
Fri22:0008:00(+1 day)
Sat, Sun21:3007:30(+1 day)

Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.

Check-in

  • Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in required 1 hour before departure
  • Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in required 2 hours before departure

Good to know

Timetable and duration

28 September–4 October 2026: daytime 10:30–19:30 Monday to Saturday. Overnight: Monday–Friday 22:00–07:00, Saturday and Sunday 21:30–07:30. From 5 October to 8 November and 7 December 2026 to 31 July 2027, daytime departures run Wednesday–Friday; Friday overnight arrivals change to 08:00. For 9 November–6 December, daytime departures run Monday–Friday; overnight times are 22:00–07:00 Monday–Thursday, 22:00–08:00 Friday and 21:30–07:30 at weekends. Overnight arrivals are the next day. Times are local to Italy. On the overnight sailings of 24 October 2026 and 27 March 2027, the clock change affects elapsed time compared with simple subtraction of local times. Holiday changes are possible; select a date for available sailings.

Pricing your trip

For the return to Livorno, enter the exact date from Olbia and all passengers. With a camper or car, check category and dimensions. Conditions for this direction may differ from your outward trip.

Taking a vehicle

When leaving Olbia with a car or camper, plan the drive to Isola Bianca around the two-hour reporting requirement. Vehicle space is confirmed for the sailing separately from cabins and other services.

Cabins and rest on board

For travel to Livorno, compare accommodation according to your rest needs. Grimaldi inside cabins may have 2, 3 or 4 beds and a private bathroom; the selection depends on ship and availability. A cabin is not automatically included in every fare.

Travelling with pets

Book pet carriage before departing Olbia. A standard cabin alone does not provide pet access: Grimaldi requires Pet in Cabin. Prepare the necessary documents and check anti-parasite treatment conditions.

Fast check-in and reporting time

At Isola Bianca, use Grimaldi fast check-in by showing your ticket directly to boarding staff. Report no later than 1 hour before sailing without a car or 2 hours with a car. For 10:30, arrive by 09:30 or 08:30; for 22:00, by 21:00 or 20:00. Allow for queues and follow your ticket.

About the Olbia to Livorno ferry route

This route returns from Sardinia to the mainland. Plan the journey to Olbia around the reporting deadline. On arrival in Livorno, allow time to disembark before continuing by car or other transport.

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