The cheapest and fastest ferries from Follonica to Elba (Island)
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
50 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Follonica to Elba (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Follonica to Elba (Island) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Follonica for Elba (Island) on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 42 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Follonica to Elba (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Follonica to Elba (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:15 PM Follonica | 0h45 | 5:00 PM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 8:45 AM Follonica | 0h45 | 9:30 AM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Follonica | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Follonica to Elba (Island) by ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Follonica to Elba (Island)




Distance 22 nautical miles (42 km) |
Average sailing duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Ferries per day 41 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 173 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 05:00 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Follonica to Elba (Island) start from as low as $21 (€17) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $22 (€18) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Toremar, Blunavy, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines from Follonica to Elba (Island)You can travel by ferry between Follonica to Elba (Island) with Toremar, Blunavy, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Toremar
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
Moby Lines
Blunavy
FAQs: Ferry from Follonica to Elba (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Follonica to Elba (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elba (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Follonica to Elba (Island)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante La Bussola (0.3km)
- Trattoria da Luigi (0.5km)
- Osteria Libertaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Portoferraio and Elba Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Portoferraio Terminal
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Osteria Vento in Poppa (0.2km)
- Ristorante Il Grigolo (0.3km)
- La Voglia Matta (0.5km)
- Main companies are Taxi Rio Marina and Elba Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 116, Stop: Rio Marina
- Ristorante Pizzeria Rendez Vous (0.2km)
- Ristorante La Pergola (0.3km)
- Ristorante Mareluna (0.5km)
- Main companies are Elba Taxi and Cavo Taxi Service.
- Free
- Bus Line 116, Stop Cavo Porto
