Ferry Elba

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The Island of Elba is the largest and most important tourist destination in the Tuscan Archipelago. For some years it has been part of the Tuscan Archipelago Park together with Capraia, Giglio, Gorgona, Giannutri, Montecristo and Pianosa. It is one of the most popular holiday spots, offering tourists countless fantastic beaches and rocky coasts. The island is famous for its crystal clear turquoise waters where you can make spectacular dives, organize boat trips to admire the many small isolated beaches and unspoiled landscapes on the sea side. Ideal place for lovers of the sea, relaxation and healthy fun.
The mild climate, the beautiful sea, the luxuriant nature, combined with the fantastic cuisine and the excellent wines make the Island of Elba an ideal tourist destination for all seasons.
The Island of Elba is easily accessible by ferry. Passengers can embark in Piombino Porto and with one hour of travel reach one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.
Ferries to the Island of Elba operate every day of the year from 5.00 a.m. until 10.30 p.m. with a frequency of 30 minutes from June to September. The journey time varies from 30/40 minutes by hydrofoils and the fast ferries of the company  Elba Ferries. With the ferries of the other shipping companies the journey takes about 1 hour.

Special prices on ferry tickets for our students

Students of the ABC Elba Language School can compare timetables, fares and offers of all four companies and book at the best price.  The tickets will be sent to you by email, you will only have to print them and present yourself directly at the boarding at the port of Piombino, on the day and at the established time.
We reiterate the advice to buy the ferry ticket as soon as possible, because all shipping companies increase prices based on the filling of the ship, therefore the earlier you book and the more you save.

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For those arriving by car

You can get to Piombino very quickly using the Livorno – Grosseto highway, which runs parallel to the Aurelia. Exit at Piombino-Venturina and using a last stretch of road of great communication, following the road signs, you will easily reach the port.
At the entrance of the port you will find yourself in front of the barriers with tollbooths who will ask you to show the ticket and in case you don’t have one they will direct you to the ticket office, situated on the left side of the parking to purchase the ticket for the car and passengers.
For this reason, we strongly recommend, especially if you want to embark the car, to buy the ticket online from home and possibly also well in advance in order to book the ticket at the best price.
All companies in fact implement dynamic prices, this means that according to the filling of the ship the rates increase. Moreover, already owning the ticket will allow you to go directly to boarding, saving time and queues.
In the station there are the ticket offices of the 4 shipping companies, a bar, a restaurant, a newsstand and a toilet.
In the vicinity of the pier you will be asked for your ticket which will be scanned with the bar code and your ferry will be shown (Blu Navy, Elba Ferries, Moby, Toremar).
At the entrance of the pier you will find the totem with the name of the company and the departure time. The employees of the shipping companies (easily recognizable by the phosphorescent colored jackets) give you all the information you need for embarkation.

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For those arriving by train or bus

If you intend to use the train or the bus to go to the Island of Elba, you can buy the ticket directly at the port of Piombino Porto. Upon arrival simply enter the maritime station and buy the ticket for the first ferry leaving for Portoferraio or Rio Marina.
Travelers without a car do not have to book the ferry.
In Portoferraio or Rio Marina it is possible to take a bus to Porto Azzurro until around 08.00 p.m. After 08.00 p.m. it is necessary to take a taxi.

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Where do the ferries to Elba leave from?

Ferries to Elba leave only from the port of Piombino, while the ports where it is possible to disembark are those of Cavo, Rio Marina and Portoferraio which, being the main port of call on the Island of Elba, is the one with the highest traffic.
The 4 companies that make connections to the Island of Elba are the following:

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TOREMAR

Toremar makes connections with ferries and hydrofoils all year round to all landing ports of Elba: Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Cavo. The departures of the ships are approximately every half hour in summer and every 2/3 hours in law season.
Ferries: Piombino-Portoferraio and Piombino-Rio Marina
Timetable for Portoferraio from 05.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m., for Rio Marina from 8.20 a.m. to 07.10 p.m. with significantly less frequent journeys. The crossing to Portoferraio is approximately one hour, for Rio Marina 45 minutes.

Hydrofoils: Piombino-Portoferraio and Piombino-Cavo
Timetable for Portoferraio and Cavo from 08.40 a.m. to 07.05 p.m. The crossing to Portoferraio is 40 minutes, to Cavo 15 minutes. Access on board is allowed only to passengers and pets.

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MOBY

Moby makes connections to Portoferraio all year round and to Cavo from June to September.
Ferries: Piombino – Portoferraio and Piombino – Cavo
Timetable for Portoferraio from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., for Cavo from 8.40 a.m. to 8.05 p.m. with 5 daily trips. The crossing to Portoferraio takes about an hour and to Cavo 30 minutes.

Moby and Toremar are companies that apply the formula “earlier route” which allows you, depending on the availabilities, to board also earlier than the booked time.

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ELBA FERRIES

Elba Ferries connects the route from Piombino to Portoferraio from late May to late September with about 7 trips per day.
Fast ferry: Piombino – Portoferraio
Timetable for Portoferraio from 07.15 a.m. to 07.45 p.m. with 5 daily trips.

Corsica Express Three is a super fast ship that takes 40 minutes of navigation to reach the Island of Elba, it is well equipped with two bars, a café, a lounge with 535 comfortable armchairs and a large garage that holds up to 150 vehicles.

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BLU NAVY

It connects Piombino with Portoferraio all year round.
Ferry: Piombino – Portoferraio
Timetable for Portoferraio from 07.45 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. with 5 daily trips. Crossing of about an hour. The frequency of the runs is at 3 hour intervals from one departure and the next.

 

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