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How to get fromAncona to Isola d'Elbaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ancona to Isola d'Elba by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Florence

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    7h 30m
    €68–152

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ancona - Via Maggini to Maceratabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piediripa to Sienabus bus 443
    3. Take the bus from Siena, Stazione FS to Port of Piombinobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    12h 20m
    €64–99

  3. Bus, ferry via Bologna

    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus bus 433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Poggibonsi - Pzza Mazzini to Port of Piombinobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    11h 59m
    €67–95

  4. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane AOI - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Campiglia Marittimatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry
    8h
    €113–324

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    8h 6m
    €71–170

Ancona to Isola d'Elba by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Isola d'Elba, Tuscany, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ancona to Isola d'Elba. However, you can take the train to Bologna Centrale, take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Piombino Marittima, walk to Port Of Piombino, then take the ferry to Cavo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Cavo via Bologna Centrale, Poggibonsi, Poggibonsi - Pzza Mazzini, Port of Piombino, and Port of Piombino in around 11h 59m.

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