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How to get fromBologna to Portoferraioby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Portoferraio by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    5h 46m
    €46–101

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Empolibus bus
    2. Take the train from Empoli to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    4. Take the bus from Cavo, Radice del molo - GTE to Portoferraio, V.le Elba Scuola Mediabus bus 117
    8h 53m
    €40–74

  3. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Marina Di Campo Airport (EBA)plane plane FLR - EBA
    3h 59m
    €223–580

  4. Train, ferry via Venturina

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    6h 9m
    €45–99

  5. Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Marina Di Campo Airport (EBA)plane plane PSA - EBA
    5h 15m
    €215–601

Bologna to Portoferraio by train and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Portoferraio, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Bologna to Portoferraio. However, you can take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Piombino Marittima, walk to Port Of Piombino, then take the ferry to Port of Portoferraio. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Portoferraio, V.le Elba Scuola Media via Empoli, Empoli, Piombino Marittima, Port of Piombino, Cavo, and Cavo, Radice del molo - GTE in around 8h 53m.

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