Promotional code
Complete your search to continue
Are you travelling without a vehicle?
Remember that if you travel with a vehicle, you have to add it to your booking.
Olbia to Livorno Ferry: Moby and Grimaldi, Day and Night
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Olbia to Livorno by ferry you have two direct ferry companies, Moby and Grimaldi, which operate all year. They leave from the port of Olbia and arrive at the port of Livorno, in Tuscany, with a day or night ship.
Moby presents it as its historic route. Grimaldi operates it with a seasonal calendar in which the days of day and night ships change: check the day of your trip.
Livorno puts you close to Pisa, Florence and the motorway to the north and centre of Italy, without going through Rome.
Olbia to Livorno ferry timetable
The timetable shows the departures for the date you chose, with the ferry company and the duration of each one. There are day and night ships.
Grimaldi's seasonal calendar
Grimaldi does not operate the same all year: depending on the period, the day ship sails on some days of the week and the night ship almost daily. If you search for a specific day and only see Moby, Grimaldi may not sail that day. Moby keeps the route running all year round. For the return, the page is the Livorno Olbia ferry.
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.
Moby and Grimaldi on the Olbia to Livorno ferry
- Moby: operator of the historic route, all year, with day and night ships, cabins, armchair seats and cabins for animals.
- Grimaldi Lines: all year, also day and night, with a seasonal calendar. It offers a pet-in-cabin service, free travel for children under three and discounts for young people and over-sixties.
Both have a fare for Sardinia residents: at Grimaldi it is called "Sardinians Doc" and at Moby it covers the Livorno-Olbia route.
Olbia to Livorno ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for one adult without a vehicle. With two ferry companies on the same route, the most useful thing is to compare:
- Moby and Grimaldi publish different fares and offers for cars, motorbikes and motorhomes.
- Day or night: on the night ship you can add a cabin, at a different price.
- The season and long weekends, with high demand from travellers going to and from Sardinia.
Children and Sardinia resident discount
With Grimaldi, children under three travel free and those from three to twelve get a reduced fare on the passage, excluding taxes and services. There are also offers for young people and for over-sixties. With Moby, the conditions for children are calculated when you enter their age.
Sardinia residents: both ferry companies have their own fare for the holder and their family members. It is not an ILF discount and it does not apply to taxes and on-board services; ask us how to book it.
Olbia to Livorno ferry with a car
Enter your vehicle when you search: car, motorbike, motorhome or van. With Moby, check-in with a vehicle is an hour and a half before departure, in both Olbia and Livorno. Grimaldi asks for two hours before at the latest with a vehicle and one hour without one.
Grimaldi sets maximum dimensions for cars and motorhomes, which include bike racks and roof boxes: check them when you book. Bicycles and electric scooters travel free if you add them to the booking.
Olbia to Livorno ferry with a dog
With Moby, animals travel in designated cabins (up to three, limited places), on the outdoor decks and in their accommodation; not in the shared lounges. With Grimaldi, the dog is added to the booking and can go in the cabin with the "pet in cabin" service, in dedicated accommodation, or in a carrier in the shared areas at the purser's discretion. More details in ferry with a dog.
Ports of Olbia and Livorno
Port of Olbia
Port of Livorno
How to get to the port of Olbia
The port of Olbia is right next to the city, close to the centre and the station. It is easy to reach by road from the Costa Smeralda and from the airport. If you are driving, follow your ferry company's boarding signs and respect the stated check-in time.
Arriving in Livorno: Pisa, Florence and the motorway
The port of Livorno is on the Tuscan coast, very close to Pisa and to the motorways towards Florence, Liguria and the south. It is the natural entrance to Tuscany from Sardinia. If you then make the return journey with Moby, check-in in Livorno with a vehicle is an hour and a half before departure.
Documents for the Olbia to Livorno ferry
A route within Italy: original, valid ID document for everyone, including minors and babies, with details matching the ticket. With a vehicle, the name and registration number must match those on the booking.
I Love Ferry tips for the Olbia to Livorno ferry
- Compare the two ferry companies on the same day. Their calendars do not coincide and a day without Grimaldi may have Moby.
- If you do not want to lose a night of accommodation, look at the day ship.
- With a car, respect the check-in time: if you arrive late, you miss the ferry.
- Documents up to date: the original, also for children.
Alternatives for leaving Sardinia
- Olbia Genoa ferry: for Liguria and the north-west, by season.
- Olbia Civitavecchia ferry: towards Rome and the south.
- Porto Torres Civitavecchia ferry: if you leave from the north-west of the island.
Frequently asked questions about the Olbia to Livorno ferry
Any questions about your ferry?
Here are the questions travellers ask us most. If yours is not here, our team of real people helps you before, during and after your trip.
See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Olbia to Livorno?
Moby and Grimaldi, both all year. Compare the sailings for your date in the search tool.
Is there a ferry from Olbia to Livorno every day?
Moby operates all year; Grimaldi follows a seasonal calendar with different days for the day and night ships. Check your day in the timetable.
How long does the ferry from Olbia to Livorno take?
It is a crossing of several hours, shorter by day than by night. The timetable shows the duration of each sailing.
Are there day and night ships?
Yes, both ferry companies have day and night sailings, depending on the day.
How early do I arrive at the port with a car?
With Moby, an hour and a half before; with Grimaldi, two hours before at the latest with a vehicle. Your boarding pass sets the time.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes. With Moby there are cabins for animals and with Grimaldi the pet-in-cabin service. It is added when you book.
What document do I need?
An original, valid ID document for all travellers, including children and babies.
Do I get a discount if I am a Sardinia resident?
Yes, both ferry companies have a Sardinia resident fare, with conditions. Ask us to book it, because it is not an ILF discount.
Which suits me better, Moby or Grimaldi?
It depends on your day and your schedule: choose the one with the sailing that suits you and compare the car fare. Both arrive at the same port of Livorno.
Ferry deals to Livorno
Right now there are no offers on this route. When a ferry company launches one, you will see it here. View all offers >>
Reviews · Olbia – Livorno
There is no recent reviews for this route
