Piombino to Portoferraio Ferry
Piombino–Portoferraio is the main ferry gateway to Elba island. 60-minute crossing with car — the only way for tourists to bring vehicles to the island. Multiple operators (Moby Lines, Toremar, Corsica Ferries) run 20+ daily crossings in summer, 8 in winter. Elba road-trippers should book 3-4 weeks ahead for July-August peak.
Crossing time
1h
Price range
EUR 15-35 foot passenger · EUR 55-180 car with driver
Cars
Allowed
Frequency
Every 45 min summer 06:30-22:30 · every 2h winter
Ferry operators on this route
Moby LinesToremarCorsica Ferries
Peak July-August · book 3-4 weeks ahead
Best for
- 1Bringing your car to Elba for road trips
- 2Elba beach holidays
- 3Napoleon history tour (Portoferraio was Napoleon's exile island)
Booking + prices
Prices
EUR 15-35 foot passenger · EUR 55-180 car with driver
Vehicle allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes
How to book
Direct Ferries + FerryHopper cover all operators.
Hotels either side of the crossing
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FAQs — Piombino to Portoferraio
Elba without a car?
Possible but limited — Elba has an island bus network but sparse. If you want to explore beyond Portoferraio + Marina di Campo, bring or rent a car on the island.