Rio Marina → Piombino
Rio Marina to Piombino Ferry
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The ferry from Rio Marina, on Elba's eastern coast, to Piombino is operated by Toremar using conventional car ferries. The crossing covers 9.2 nautical miles and takes about 45 minutes, with an average of around 5 sailings a day, roughly doubling in summer.
Monthly sailings and fares
At a glance
Static guide reference. These figures are not current prices or schedules.
- Operator
- Toremar, the only operator on this route
- Crossing time
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Distance
- 9.2 nautical miles
- Frequency
- Around 5 daily departures on average, roughly doubling in summer
- Price from
- Around €11 per foot passenger
- Departure port
- Port of Rio Marina, Elba
- Arrival port
- Port of Piombino
- Year-round service
- Yes
- Cabins
- None, this route uses conventional ferries only, no hydrofoils
- Vehicles
- Yes: cars, motorcycles, and campers
- Pets
- Allowed on board
Ferry operator on the Rio Marina to Piombino route
Toremar is the only operator on this route, served exclusively by conventional ferries rather than hydrofoils, meaning you can always bring a vehicle on this particular crossing.
How long is the ferry from Rio Marina to Piombino?
About 45 minutes, covering 9.2 nautical miles.
How much does the Rio Marina to Piombino ferry cost?
A foot-passenger ticket costs around €11. Fares for those travelling with a vehicle are higher and vary by vehicle type and season.
Departure and arrival ports
Ferries depart from the Port of Rio Marina, on Elba's eastern coast, and arrive at the Port of Piombino on the Tuscan mainland.
When to book your Rio Marina to Piombino ferry
With around 5 sailings a day on average, doubling in summer, this route offers good flexibility, but book ahead for peak season travel, particularly with a vehicle.
Travel tip: this route always carries vehicles
Unlike some other Toremar routes on Elba that use passenger-only hydrofoils some of the time, Rio Marina-Piombino is served exclusively by conventional ferries, so you can always bring a car on this specific crossing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing take?
About 45 minutes.
How often does this ferry run?
Around 5 times a day on average, roughly doubling during summer.
Can I bring my car?
Yes: this route is served exclusively by conventional car ferries.
Can I connect on to Pianosa from Rio Marina?
Yes: a separate, much less frequent ferry connects Rio Marina with the island of Pianosa, running only 1 to 4 times a week depending on the season.