Portoferraio – Piombino
Ferries to Italy
Portoferraio – Piombino
Ferries to Italy
The Portoferraio to Piombino ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Portoferraio to Piombino is approximately 1 hour on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Portoferraio to Piombino cost around $48 and $349, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Portoferraio to Piombino.
Portoferraio Piombino ferry sailings typycally depart from Portoferraio at around 05:00. The last ferry leaves at 21:00.
The Portoferraio Piombino ferry trip can take around 1 hour. The fastest Portoferraio to Piombino ferry is around 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 190 weekly sailings from Portoferraio to Piombino serviced by Moby Lines, Toremar & Blu Navy. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Portoferraio Piombino ferry prices typically range between $48* and $349*. The average price is typically $193*. The cheapest ferries from Portoferraio to Piombino start from $48*. The average price for a foot passenger is $51*. The average price for a car is $230*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Portoferraio to Piombino is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.
Yes, Moby Lines, Toremar & Blu Navy allow cars on board ferries between Portoferraio and Piombino. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portoferraio and Piombino.
Foot passengers can travel on the Portoferraio to Piombino ferry with Moby Lines, Toremar & Blu Navy.
Pets can travel on ferries from Portoferraio to Piombino with Blu Navy. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Portoferraio - Piombino Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blu Navy, Moby Lines & Toremar | |
| Average Price | $115* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 24 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 148 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 57m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| First Ferry | 05:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 15 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian town of Portoferraio is located in the Province of Livorno, on the edge of the harbour on the island of Elba. The town's name is derived from the Italian for "Iron Port", after the iron mills in and around the city. It is because of these mills that facilitated the city's growth during the 19th century. During this period the town became the main shipping port of profitable iron ore towards the mainland. Thanks to Napoleon's stay, as he was exiled in Elba in 1814 after his defeats in Europe and his forced abdication, Portoferraio and the entire island enjoyed an age of glory.
Arriving from the sea, Portoferraio seems like a bay, protected from pirates by it bastions which provide shelter from the sea. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the town are its ancient bastions and historic walls, which are fairly well preserved, and were built to provide protection to the town. Located nearby is the hamlet of Le Grotte, where visitors can see remains of a Roman villa dating back to the Imperial period. Until 1960, the ruins were covered by shrubs and plants, but excavation showed the extent of the complex with wall sin opus reticulatum, large terraces overlooking the sea and a pool with heating and water cycle system.
Ferry services from the town's harbour depart to Plombino, Bastia and Cavo.
The Italian town of Piombino was once the ancient port of Felesia and today provides its many visitors with two splendid viewpoints that enable visitors to fully appreciate the town's amazing coastline. Providing stunning views over the sea is the natural terrace of Piazza Bovio and at the old port visitors will find the perfect location to sit and watch the hive of activity in the fishing port, along with its daily auction. The town is characterised by its paved streets that are lined with restaurants and wine bars and where delicious local food and wine can be sampled. In fact, the region has a strong links with gastronomy which includes the local growing of Baccala and potatoes and its local fish stew which contains Caciucco, Cuttlefish and stewed or stuffed Mussels. Piombino's 'Little Paris' district, named in reference to the rule of Elisa Bonaparte, contains a number of historic buildings that serve to remind visitors of the city's importance during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. These include the Rivellino, the Palazzo Nuovo, and the 16th century castle built by Cesare Borgia to defend the city.
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.
