Piombino – Portoferraio
Ferries to Elba
Piombino – Portoferraio
Ferries to Elba
The Piombino to Portoferraio ferry route is provided by 4 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Piombino to Portoferraio takes approximately 57 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Piombino to Portoferraio ferry duration can range between 35 minutes and 1 hour depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are 228 weekly sailings from Piombino to Portoferraio. Moby Lines provide up to 8 sailings per day, Toremar provide up to 14 sailings per day, Blu Navy provide up to 7 sailings per day and Corsica Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 05:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Piombino to Portoferraio is with Corsica Ferries in 35 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Piombino to Portoferraio usually cost around $215.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Piombino to Portoferraio. The latest ferry departs at 22:30 and arrives in Portoferraio at 23:30.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Piombino to Portoferraio with Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Piombino to Portoferraio with Blu Navy and Corsica Lines. Please ensure that dogs remain on a leash throughout the journey unless you have booked a pet-friendly cabin. Smaller animals like cats and rabbits must be transported in a carrier.
The price of a ferry from Piombino to Portoferraio can vary between $7 and $367 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $104, prices can range from $7 and $186. The average price with a car is $238. Car prices can range from $38 and $342. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Portoferraio ferry.
The best way to travel from Piombino to Portoferraio is by ferry. With 33 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Piombino - Portoferraio Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blu Navy, Moby Lines & Toremar | |
| Average Price | $183* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 24 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 148 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 57m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 40m | |
| First Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:20 | |
| Distance | 15 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian town of Piombino is located in the Province of Livorno in Tuscany. It lies on the border between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ligurian Sea, in front of the island of Elba and on the northern side of Maremma. The town can trace its origins back to when it was an Etruscan Port which then became an important port in the Middle Ages of the Republic of Pisa. A great time to visit is in August when "Agosto con Gusto" is in full swing. It is a significant food and wine fair that celebrates the gastronomy and culinary traditions of Piombino. Other visitor attractions in the town include the Museum of the Citadel and the City where the town's prehistoric, Etruscan and Roman past can be further explored. For the more energetic visitor, there are a number of trekking and bicycle paths along the coastline which lead through Mediterranean scrub towards the modern port of Salivoli.
From the port of Piombino ferries depart direct to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Elba Island is just 10km from the coast), as well as to Sardinia and Corsica.
The town of Portoferraio is located on the north east coast of the Italian island of Elba, on a headland that closes the gulf towards the north. Portoferraio is one of the island's most ancient towns and can trace its origins back to the Ligurians, the Etruscans and the Greeks, before finally becoming a Roman colony named Fabricia. Cosimo I dei Medici is responsible for the town's layout who began to change it after 1548, when the town's name was changed to Cosmopoli, in order to strengthen the town's defences. Popular attractions in or near the town include the Romanesque Church of Santo Stefano alle Trane, the Villa dei Mulini and Villa San Martino, the Etruscan Fortress of Castiglione, the Pinacoteca Foresiana, the International Art Centre of Italo Bolano and the Botanical Garden at Ottone.
A few kilometers from Portoferraio, towards Bagnaia, in the hamlet of Le Grotte, where visitors can see the remains of a Roman villa from the Imperial period. These were covered by plants and shrubs until 1960 when digging brought to light the great complex with walls in opus reticulatum, big terraces overlooking the sea and a pool with heating and a water circulation system.
