Travel by ferry to Elba! Travelling to Elba couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your Elba holiday rested and without stress.
From Piombino ferries leave regularly for Elba. Ports of arrival include Cavo, Rio Marina and the island’s capital Portoferraio. There is also a ferry connection between Corsica (Bastia) and Elba (Portoferraio) during the summer months.
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All ferries to Elba
Here you find all current ferry connections to Elba.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Bastia (Corsica) – Portoferraio (Elba) | Ferry from Corsica to Elba | 2 times a week 1 hour(s) 30 minutes |
Corsica Ferries |
| Ferry Pianosa – Rio Marina (Elba) | Ferry from Pianosa Island, Italy to Elba | 1 time a week 1 hours 50 minutes |
Toremar |
| Ferry Piombino – Cavo (Elba) | Ferry from Italy to Elba | 5 times a day 30 minutes |
Toremar |
| Ferry Piombino – Portoferraio (Elba) | Ferry from Italy to Elba | 5 times a day 40 minutes |
Corsica Ferries Blu Navy Moby Lines Toremar |
| Ferry Piombino – Rio Marina (Elba) | Ferry from Italy to Elba | 8 times a day 45 minutes |
Toremar |
All ferries from Elba
Here you find all current ferry connections from Elba.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Cavo – Piombino | Ferry from Elba to Italy | 5 times a day 30 minutes |
Toremar |
| Ferry Portoferraio – Bastia | Ferry from Elba to Corsica | 2 times a week 1 hour(s) 30 minutes |
Corsica Ferries |
| Ferry Portoferraio – Piombino | Ferry from Elba to Italy | 5 times a day 1 hour |
Corsica Ferries Blu Navy Moby Lines Toremar |
| Ferry Rio Marina – Pianosa | Ferry from Elba to Pianosa Island, Italy | 1 time a week 1 hours 50 minutes |
Toremar |
| Ferry Rio Marina – Piombino | Ferry from Elba to Italy | 8 times a day 45 minutes |
Toremar |
All ferries within Elba
Here you can find all current ferry connections within Elba.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Cavo – Portoferraio | Inland ferry Elba | 4 times a day 20 minutes |
Toremar |
| Ferry Portoferraio – Cavo | Inland ferry Elba | 4 times a day 15 minutes |
Toremar |
Ferry ports in Elba
You can find an overview of all ferry ports in Elba here.
| Ports |
|---|
| Cavo |
| Portoferraio |
| Rio Marina |
Travel guide Elba
Holiday in Elba
The island of Elba offers holidaymakers white beaches, crystal clear waters, picturesque villages, rugged cliffs and a Mediterranean lifestyle. If you are interested in history, you can follow the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte on Elba, who lived here in exile for ten months from 1814 to 1815.
TOP excursion destinations in Elba
The island’s capital Portoferraio enchants its visitors as soon as they enter the harbour. Ochre-coloured houses, a picturesque old town and mighty fortifications determine the townscape.
Once Portoferraio was completely surrounded by a fortification wall. Access to the city was only possible through two gates. Today the Forte Falcone and Forte Stella fortresses can be visited. The Torre della Linguella and the Castello del Volterraio are also imposing witnesses of the times.
The Villa dei Mulini served as Napoleon’s residence during his exile. In keeping with his status, he had all the rooms furnished and floored with furniture imported from France. Today the National Museum is located in the premises.
On a tour of the island, tranquil coastal towns invite you to linger. Rio Marina, Porto Azzurro and Marciana Marina have one thing in common: winding alleys, small squares and picturesque harbours.
The mountain village of Marciana has much to offer its visitors: an old town with picturesque squares and stairways, a sanctuary, a fortress, a cable car and real “stone monsters”.
Culture lovers will discover traces of antiquity in the ruins of three Roman villas. They were all built in picturesque locations and once bore witness to the wealth of their builders.
With an altitude of 1,019 metres, Monte Capanne is the highest point on the island. Whether by hiking or by cable car: on a clear day, the summit offers a magnificent view as far as Italy and Corsica.
Entry requirements
German citizens enter Italy with a valid passport, identity card and children’s passport. A visa is not required.
Alternative travel options
By car, motorhome, bus and train you can easily reach the ferry port of Piombino via the Italian mainland. There are also regular flights to Marina di Campo airport throughout the year.
Ferries to Elba Experiences & Travelogues
