The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piombino to Elba (Island)
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
51 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piombino 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 Piombino to Elba (Island) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Piombino for Elba (Island) on Thu, Nov 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct ferries cover the 26 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 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
Piombino to Elba (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piombino to Elba (Island) ferries for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Piombino | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Piombino | 0h45 | 5:00 PM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Piombino | 0h45 | 7:25 PM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
![]() | 8:45 AM Piombino | 0h45 | 9:30 AM Elba (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piombino to Elba (Island)
Ferries from Piombino to Elba (Island) run on average 38 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 38 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 14 nautical miles (26 km) distance in 45m. There are 224 sailings per week. Ferries from Piombino to Elba (Island) are available to foot passengers.




Distance 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
Average sailing duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Ferries per day 38 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 224 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 05:00 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Toremar, Blunavy, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines from Piombino to Elba (Island)You can travel by ferry between Piombino to Elba (Island) with Toremar, Blunavy, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines for as low as $20 (€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 Piombino to Elba (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piombino 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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piombino, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Portoferraio, located 4.9 miles (7.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Piombino to Elba (Island)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Osteria L'Ubaldino (0.3km)
- Ristorante La Rocchetta (0.6km)
- Trattoria Il Rifugio (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Piombino and Taxi Service Piombino.
- Free
- Bus Line 02, Stop: Porto
- 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
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