Buses Florence - Island of Elba

To Elba by bus: summer bus service to and from Florence and Piombino Marittima

Bus Florence - Island of Elba

During the summer period, the Mare Bus Tiemme service, line M5, ensures a direct connection between Piombino, the boarding port for Elba, and the city of Florence. Ideal for arriving on the island without a car.

Departing from Piazzale Montelungo, Santa Maria Novella Station - platform 16 (Fortezza da Basso), the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, 3 hours from the Guidoni Park & Ride - Florence Airport. In Piombino, the bus stops first at the port and then at the central station.

Timetable May 31 - October 11, 2026

Connection **Florence - Piombino**
Florence Guidoni Park and Ride	Florence Inside Piazzale Montelungo	San Vincenzo Cavalcaferrovia	Piombino Port	Piombino Station
09:40	10:00	12:05	12:35	12:40

Connection **Piombino - Florence**
Piombino Port	Piombino Station	San Vincenzo Cavalcaferrovia	Florence Inside Piazzale Montelungo	Florence Guidoni Park and Ride
15:45	15:50	16:20	18:25	18:45

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Reservations can be made online with a credit card or at the company ticket offices and authorized sales points. You can change the date and time of the ticket up to the day before the trip by accessing your personal area on the website or at the authorized sales point. Failure to use the ticket on the scheduled date does not entitle you to a refund. If seats are available, you can purchase the ticket onboard.