The Island of Elba can be reached in about one hour by ferry from the port of Piombino Marittima, with departures to Portoferraio, Rio Marina, or Cavo. You can book ferries operated by Moby, Toremar, and Blu Navy, or travel by hydrofoil if you're not bringing a vehicle..

In the Ferries section of our website, you will find schedules and ticket prices for all routes. Once your stay is confirmed, we will send you a link and a discount code to receive a special rate on your ferry or hydrofoil ticket.

For Those Traveling Without a Car

If you plan to visit the island without a car, you can rent an MTB, scooter, or car upon arrival at Portoferraio or Porto Azzurro—see our Partnerships section for details and discounts.

If you need a transfer, you can arrange it with us as an extra service

By Bus During the summer season (From mid-June to the end of the first week of September), you can travel with the Autostradale service. All year round, buses from Arzillibus depart from Milan (Lampugnano and San Donato metro stations) and arrive directly at Piombino Marittima, right in front of Pier 8.

By Train You can arrive directly at Piombino Marittima railway station, located in front of the ferry departures at Pier 7.

By Plane Starting in April 2025, you can fly to Campo nell’Elba Airport from Florence and Pisa (year-round), and from Milan Linate during the summer season. Direct flights from Germany are also scheduled.