Wild and unspoiled Elba, super-equipped and state-of-the-art, in each case all to be discovered. There are truly many opportunities to experience the sea along the more than 147 kilometers of coastline: long golden sandy shores, tiny pebble coves, black sand beaches, others of the whitest pebbles, and towering granite cliffs and basalts. Impossible not to find the perfect one for you.
The island can be reached from the Port of Piombino in one hour by ferry. The ships all depart from the Port of Piombino for connections to Portoferraio (about a 60-minute crossing) and–with less frequency–Rio Marina and Cavo (about 45 and 35 minutes).
There is also the possibility of a fast connection via Toremar hydrofoil, reserved only for passenger transport to Cavo (about 20 minutes) and continuation to Portoferraio (another 15 minutes, for a total of 35 minutes).
For car transport, there is also (during the periods of activity) a fast connection with the Corsica Sardinia Ferries vessel (about 40 minutes) with Piombino – Portoferraio route.
If, on the other hand, you wish to leave your car in Piombino, both free and paid outdoor and covered secure parking spaces are available within the port area.
Friedrichshafen
Tour operator UKS Touristik offers vacation packages from Friedrichshafen Airport on Lake Constance (FDH) to Elbe (EBA) in cooperation with German airline MHS Aviation. The flight is operated with a comfortable 30-seat Dornier 328.
Every Friday from May 2 to October 10, 2025:
Friedrichshafen – Elba: 07:30 a.m.
Elba – Friedrichshafen: 09:25 a.m.
Altenrhein
Private Wings in cooperation with High Life Reisen with the comfortable Dornier 328-100 (32 seats)
Every Wednesday from May 7 to October 8, 2025:
Altenrhein – Elbe: 7:45
Elba – Altenrhein 9:50
Mannheim
In cooperation with German airline Mannheim City Air–operated by Private Wings–tour operator UKS Touristik offers vacation packages from Mannheim City Airport (MHG) to Elbe (EBA). The flight is operated with a comfortable 31-seat Dornier 328.
Every Thursday from May 8 to July 3 and from August 28 to October 2, 2025:
Mannheim – Elba: 08:00
Elba – Mannheim: 10:10
Every Sunday from May 11 to October 5, 2025:
Mannheim – Elba: 08:00
Elba – Mannheim: 10:10
FROM NORTH-WEST: Follow the A12 Genova-Livorno highway southbound to the Rosignano exit. Continue on the S.S. Aurelia to the Venturina-Isola d’Elba interchange; continue on the two-lane expressway. When approaching Piombino, follow the signs for the port.
FROM NORTH-EAST: take the A1 Bologna-Florence highway and then take the A11 interchange in the direction of Pisa-Livorno to join the A12 with an exit at Rosignano. Alternatively, at the Firenze Signa junction, take the SGC Firenze-Pisa-Livorno exit at Collesalvetti, and then proceed in the direction of Rosignano. Once out of the Rosignano tollbooth, continue on the S.S. Aurelia to the Venturina-Isola d’Elba interchange; continue on the two-lane expressway. When approaching Piombino, follow the signs for the port.
FROM THE SOUTH: Take the A12 Rome-Grosseto highway northbound and continue on the S.S. Aurelia to the Venturina-Isola d’Elba junction; continue on the two-lane expressway. When approaching Piombino, follow the signs for the port.
For those who prefer to reach Piombino by train, the reference station is Campiglia Marittima (on the Genoa-Rome route), from which you can get to Piombino Marittima station and port with frequent connections and shuttles.
For schedules consult the Trenitalia website, specifying Piombino Marittima as the station of arrival. See the AT Autolinee Toscane website for shuttle bus schedules. Buses leave from the square in front of the station.
It is possible to reach the Port of Piombino through connections operated by various operators. There are direct routes from Milan and Florence (during July-September).
