How to get to the Island of Elba: road signs, planes, buses

Getting to the Island of Elba by car, by train, by plane or by bus

To reach Elba Island, you need to take the ferry from Piombino Marittima, a location easily reachable by car, train, or bus, where in summer, three shipping companies (Toremar, Moby Lines and Blu Navy) operate comfortable ships with numerous daily crossings to Portoferraio, Rio Marina, and Cavo.

The Piombino-Portoferraio route takes just over an hour, usually about an hour and a quarter.

Alternatively, by flying from major European cities, you can conveniently arrive directly at the Elba Airport in Marina di Campo.

On Elba Island, there are no GPL or methane fuel stations for cars, and when crossing by ferry, it is mandatory to board with the gas system turned off!

Infoelba recommends: On vacation on Elba without your own vehicle? No problem! Thanks to the online booking system, it is possible to rent scooters and cars to explore the island with full autonomy... A vehicle for every need and budget!

Ferries

Connections to and from Piombino and the Island of Elba with the Toremar, Moby Lines, Blu Navy and Corsica Sardinia shipping companies. Car parks in Piombino.

Ferry times and ticket booking

Look up the ferry times, compare the prices and book your ferry crossing to the Island of Elba on line, with all the shipping companies.

FAQ Ferries

Detailed guide for those who need further information concerning the ferries to and from the Island of Elba: how to book and how to get there.

Getting to Elba without spending too much money

Reaching Elba by ferry and spending little either by booking the crossing on a week day or by taking advantage of the low cost special offers.

Embarkation and disembarkation

Embarkation guide in Piombino to cross to the Island of Elba. Disembarkation by car and ferry suggestions to Portoferraio

From Piombino to Portoferraio

During the crossing from Piombino heading for the Gulf of Portoferraio you often see the Royal Seagull.

Blu Navy shipping company

Blu Navy joins the other two companies Moby and Toremar on the Piombino - Island of Elba route. The Piombino - Portoferraio route is active.

Toremar shipping company

For over thirty years Toremar has connected almost all the Tuscan Archipelago islands. The Toremar fleet has ferries and hydrofoils.

Moby Lines shipping company

The Moby Lines company is one of the Mediterranean's biggest shipping companies It connects Sardinia, Corsica and the Island of Elba.

Landing fee

Information, cost and exemptions concerning the landing fee for the Island of Elba

Planes

How to get to the Island of Elba by plane, to Marina di Campo airport. Connecting flights with Europe.

The Island of Elba Airport

The Island of Elba airport is in La Pila, about 2 km from Marina di Campo, on the southern side of the island, and is easy to get to.

Trains

You can get to the Island of Elba from the train station right on the port of Piombino.

Trenitalia Elba link service

A train+ferry service that connects the station of Piombino Marittima with the Island of Elba.

Trenitalia Freccialink Service

With the Freccialink service, with a single ticket, you can travel aboard the Frecce and continue by bus from Florence SMN to Piombino Marittima.

Buses

How to get to Elba by bus from Milan and Florence with daily connections to the port of Piombino: bus timetables and useful numbers.

Florence - Piombino

Arriving in Elba on a bus from Florence to the port of Piombino Marittima.

Milan - Piombino

Two bus companies connect Milan with the port of Piombino: Autostradale and Maremmatour.

Poggibonsi - Siena - Piombino

Bus service during the summer months from Poggibonsi and Siena to Piombino Marittima.

Europe - Piombino

Suggestions on how to get to the Island of Elba on a low-cost bus from all over Europe to the cities in Italy connected to Piombino.

By boat

Tips and useful information to reach the Island of Elba by boat and moor in safety.

Mooring buoys

Mooring buoys and beacons for your boat on the Island of Elba.

Ports and jetties

All the jetties and ports for docking safely in Elba.

Boat refueling

Fuel distributors for motorboats, sailboats, and inflatable boats on the Island of Elba: Cavo, Marciana Marina, Marina di Campo, Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro.

By car, motorbike, camper

Going to the Island of Elba by car, motorbike or camper, from the north and from the south, and catching the ferry at Piombino.

Garages and car parks in Piombino

Useful information about where to leave your car, motorbike or camper in the Port of Piombino Marittima before getting on the ferry for the Island of Elba.

Hotels in Piombino

The best hotel to give your holiday a perfect start or to complete your stay. Right on the beach at only 200 metres from where you catch the ferry to Elba.

Advice from Infoelba

Online booking of scooters and e-bikes Car, motorbike, scooter rental

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