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Olbia to Genoa Ferry: Overnight or Daytime Crossing with Moby and GNV
To get from Olbia to Genoa by ferry, there is a direct route run by Moby, with day and night ships, which GNV also lists on its website. You leave from the port of Olbia and arrive at the port of Genoa after a long crossing.
Moby publishes this route by season: from May to early November, returning in May. Outside those months, check the search tool to see which sailings there are for your date before you book.
It is the route for reaching Liguria, Lombardy or Piedmont without going through Livorno or Civitavecchia. With a car and a cabin, you disembark next to the motorways of the north.
Olbia to Genoa ferry timetable
Below you can see the actual departures for the date you choose. This route has day and night ships; the night ship lets you sleep in a cabin and disembark in Genoa in the morning.
A seasonal route
Moby states on its website a season running from May to early November, resuming in May. GNV has the route listed, but its website does not clearly say which months it operates. If you search outside that window and no timetables appear, that is normal: there is no ship that day. For the return journey, see the Genoa Olbia ferry page.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Olbia to Genoa ferry companies: Moby and GNV
- Moby: day and night route by season. It offers double and four-berth cabins, armchair seats and pet-friendly cabins.
- GNV: the route appears on its website with day and night sailings and cabins that accept pets, which are best booked in advance. In Olbia it uses the Isola Bianca quay, close to the centre and the station.
If one ferry company does not sail on your date, the other may: compare in the search tool.
Olbia to Genoa ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest we have found recently for one adult without a vehicle. What affects it most on this route:
- The type of accommodation: deck passage, armchair seat (poltrona) or double or four-berth cabin. On such a long crossing the difference matters.
- The season: in summer and over Italian long weekends, with many travellers from the island, demand is higher.
- The car, motorbike or motorhome, which are paid for separately depending on size.
Moby publishes offers for cars and for motorbikes and campervans on its Sardinia routes; check in the search tool whether your date includes them.
Children and Sardinia resident fares
Children have their own fares, which depend on the ferry company: enter each traveller's age when you search. As this is a route between two Italian ports, the resident discounts of the Spanish routes do not apply.
Moby and GNV also have a fare for Sardinia residents that covers the holder and their family members. With Moby it is backed by a self-declaration and is not retroactive; with both there are limited places on some sailings. It is a ferry company condition, not an ILF discount, and the search tool may not show it: if you are a resident, ask us before you book.
Olbia to Genoa ferry with a car
Enter the type of car, make and model when you search to see the exact price. With Moby, check-in with a vehicle is two hours before departure in Genoa and an hour and a half in Olbia. Arrive with that margin, especially in summer.
Genoa has a lot of port traffic: if you are continuing by car, have the route from the port to the motorway ready before you disembark.
Olbia to Genoa ferry with a dog
Moby offers cabins with access for animals (up to three, limited number) and accepts them only on the outdoor decks and in their on-board accommodation. GNV has pet-friendly cabins that are booked in advance. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Olbia and Genoa
Port of Olbia
Port of Génova
How to get to the port of Olbia
The port of Olbia is next to the city, in the Isola Bianca area, close to the centre and the station. It is easy to reach by road from the Costa Smeralda.
If you are driving, follow your ferry company's boarding signs. Check-in with a vehicle with Moby in Olbia is an hour and a half before departure.
Arriving in Genoa: terminal, city and road
GNV ships dock at the Piazzale dei Traghetti Iqbal Masih terminal. With Moby, check-in in Genoa with a vehicle is two hours before, which is useful to know if you are linking up your return.
From the terminal, the city is close at hand and the motorways towards Milan, Turin and the coast are very near the port.
Documents for the Olbia to Genoa ferry
This is a route within Italy. A valid ID document is enough for all passengers, including children and babies, and the name on the ticket must match the document. If you are travelling with a car, bring the vehicle registration document and your driving licence.
I Love Ferry tips for the Olbia to Genoa ferry
- Check the season. It is one of the most seasonal routes in the area: if you see no sailings on your date, look at Olbia Livorno or Olbia Civitavecchia.
- Choose a cabin if it is a night crossing. With a car and a long drive on arrival, sleeping well changes the journey.
- Pets: book early. Cabins for animals are limited with both ferry companies.
- Sardinia residents: ask us about the fare before buying.
Other ways to leave Sardinia for the mainland
- Olbia Livorno ferry: you arrive in Tuscany; Moby and Grimaldi operate all year.
- Olbia Civitavecchia ferry: for Rome and the south.
- Porto Torres Genoa ferry: if you are in the north-west of the island.
Frequently asked questions about the Olbia to Genoa ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Olbia to Genoa ferry?
Moby operates it, publishing it by season, and GNV also lists the route on its website. Check the search tool to see which one sails on your date.
Is there a ferry from Olbia to Genoa all year?
It is not confirmed: Moby publishes a season from May to early November and GNV does not set the dates on its website. Outside that window, check the search tool in case there is no ship.
How long does the ferry from Olbia to Genoa take?
It is a long crossing, either one night or one day, depending on the sailing. The timetable shows the duration of each ship.
Are there day and night ships?
Yes, there are day and night sailings depending on the ferry company and the season. The night one lets you sleep in a cabin and arrive in the morning.
How early should I be at the port with a car?
With Moby, an hour and a half before departure in Olbia and two hours before in Genoa. With GNV, the boarding pass shows the cut-off time.
Can I travel with a dog on the Olbia to Genoa ferry?
Yes. Moby and GNV have cabins for animals, with limited places, and with Moby dogs are not allowed in the shared lounges. Book in advance.
What document do I need?
An original, valid ID document for all travellers, including minors, because it is an Italian route.
Is there a fare for Sardinia residents?
Yes, Moby and GNV have a fare for Sardinia residents, with conditions and limited places. It is a ferry company fare: ask us how to book it.
What do I do if there is no ship from Olbia to Genoa on my date?
Compare Olbia Livorno or Olbia Civitavecchia: they run all year and also reach the mainland. From there you continue by road.
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