There are 4 ways to get from Bastia to Olbia by ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Ferry
-
Take the ferry from Bastia to Golfo Aranci
3 alternative options
Bus, ferry
-
Take the bus from Bastia, gare, Prefecture to Porto Vecchio, Gare routiere
-
Take the ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura
-
Take the bus from Palau Porto to Olbia Via Mameli Scuole Superiori
Drive, car ferry
-
Drive from Bastia to Bonifacio
-
Take the car ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura
-
Drive from Santa Teresa di Gallura to Olbia
Fly
-
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Olbia (OLB)
Bastia to Olbia by ferry, walk and train
The journey time between Bastia and Olbia is around 6h 59m and covers a distance of around 433 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Services are operated by Corsica Ferries and Trenitalia. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Italy from France
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Italy from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Italy
1.5m
Recommended
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Italy is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Olbia is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Olbia is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Olbia is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, returning to France from Italy is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 8 Mar 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bastia to Olbia is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €160 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bastia to Olbia is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €90 - €260.
The distance between Bastia and Olbia is 198 km.
The best way to get from Bastia to Olbia without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 59m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bastia to Olbia, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Bastia Airport to Olbia Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 15m and has one stopover.
Swiss, Transavia France, Volotea and two other airlines offer flights from Bastia Airport to Olbia Airport.
There are 351+ hotels available in Olbia. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Bastia to Bastia Airport is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs €50 - €65.
- Distance: 197.9 km
- Duration: 6h 59m
What companies run services between Bastia, France and Olbia, Italy?
Air Corsica, Volotea and five other airlines fly from Bastia to Olbia twice daily.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €180
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €230
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €240
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Bastia to Olbia via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Phone
- 04 95 31 03 79
- autocars@rapides-bleus.com
- Website
- rapides-bleus.com
Bus from Bastia, gare, Prefecture to Porto Vecchio, Gare routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €26
- Website
- Rapides Bleus
- Phone
- 800 865 042
- informazioni@arst.sardegna.it
- Website
- arst.sardegna.it
Bus from Palau Porto to Olbia Via Mameli Scuole Superiori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- ARST Spa - Trasporti Regionali Della Sardegna
- Phone
- +33.4.95.32.95.95
- Website
- corsica-ferries.it
Ferry from Bastia to Golfo Aranci
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- Sardinia Ferries
- Website
- Sardinia Ferries
- Passenger Flex Fare
- €55 - €75
- Passenger & Vehicle Flex Fare
- €100 - €140
Car ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €95
- Website
- Sardinia Ferries
- Website
- Sardinia Ferries
- Passenger Flex Fare
- €40 - €60
- Passenger & Vehicle Flex Fare
- €70 - €95
- Phone
- +49 (0)611 14020
- info@moby.it
- Website
- mobylines.com
Ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- Moby Lines
- Standard car
- €30 - €45
- Low season
- €10 - €15
- High season
- €13 - €19
- Phone
- (+39) 0565 269 710
- info@blunavytraghetti.com
- Website
- blunavytraghetti.com
Car ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- BluNavy
- Passenger
- €25
- Vehicle
- €25
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Travel inspiration and top planning tips for getting around Italy.
Read the travel guideTravelling by boat in Italy
Your Italian ferry guide - Sorrento, Capri and beyond.
Read the travel guide5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guide