Originally Posted by
DocWatson
I note there's a reasonably frequent bus service from Olbia Airport to Palau Ferry Terminal. I've got a holiday to La Maddalena booked and this seems a great way to get there.
Does anyone have any experience of the bus? I think it's under €5, takes an hour. Are the buses reliable versus the timetable? And are they often too busy to take everyone?
It depends on when you are going. There are seasonal tourist buses, but just the public transportation bus during off times. It's not possible to say without knowing when you are going.
Once or twice a month, just like like many transportation services in Italy, there is some type of interruption. There have been 2-3 interruptions in the last month or so. In general, public transportation is very good about being on schedule in Italy (compared for example, to the USA), except when they are not, so just have a back up plan. That could include having familiarity with the schedules of the several different bus services that run during high season, as well as having the numbers of car services or taxis that will get you there if there is an interruption.