The cheapest and fastest ferries from Elba (Island) to Piombino
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
53 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Elba (Island) to Piombino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elba (Island) to Piombino will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Elba (Island) for Piombino every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 17 Jan the direct ferries cover the 26 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
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
Elba (Island) to Piombino ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Elba (Island) to Piombino ferries for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Elba (Island) | 0h45 | 15:45 Piombino | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Elba (Island) | 1h00 | 16:15 Piombino | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Elba (Island) | 0h45 | 18:15 Piombino | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Elba (Island) | 1h00 | 20:00 Piombino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 17 January | |||||
![]() | 10:00 Elba (Island) | 0h45 | 10:45 Piombino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Elba (Island) to Piombino
Ferries from Elba (Island) to Piombino run on average 37 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 37 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 186 sailings per week. Ferries from Elba (Island) to Piombino are available to foot passengers.




Distance 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
Average sailing duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Ferries per day 37 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 186 |
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 Elba (Island) to PiombinoYou can travel by ferry between Elba (Island) to Piombino with Toremar, Blunavy, Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries, Moby Lines for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Toremar
Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries
Moby Lines
Blunavy
FAQs: Elba (Island) to Piombino ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elba (Island) to Piombino 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 Piombino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Portoferraio, which is located around 7.1 miles (11.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piombino, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Elba (Island) and Piombino
- 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
- 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
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