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

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There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Isola d'Elba by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Florence

    best
    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    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
    6h 46m
    €56–96

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Siena Central Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    8h 7m
    €39–69

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Parma to La Spezia Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Fb / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    7h 6m
    €53–102

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Parma to Pisabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    9h 9m
    €57–102

Parma to Isola d'Elba by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Parma 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 Parma Bus Station to Cavo via Siena Central Train Station, Bivio Giuseppe Pietri, Colonna San Marco, Port of Piombino, and Port of Piombino in around 8h 7m.

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