Travel from mainland Tuscany to Elba, Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri on regional passenger ferries and fast hydrofoil services.
Choose Piombino, Livorno or Porto Santo Stefano, then select the island, date, passengers and vehicle where applicable.
Hydrofoil services are passenger-only, while conventional ferries can carry vehicles. Check the transport type shown for the exact departure before booking a car or motorhome.
Toremar provides regional ferry connections between mainland Tuscany and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. Elba is the busiest part of the network, with frequent services from Piombino to Portoferraio, Rio Marina and Cavo.
The operator also serves smaller and more remote islands including Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri. Some of those connections operate only on specific days, so travellers should check the dated timetable before arranging accommodation or onward transfers.
Toremar uses both conventional vehicle ferries and fast passenger-only hydrofoils. That distinction matters: a 20-minute Piombino–Cavo hydrofoil is very different from a conventional car ferry to Portoferraio, even when both serve Elba.
FerryEU planning note: choose the Elba arrival port around where you are staying. Portoferraio, Rio Marina and Cavo serve different sides of the island.
The network is larger than three routes, so these cards show a conventional Elba car ferry, a fast passenger crossing and one of the wider archipelago services.
Piombino–Portoferraio is Toremar's principal conventional Elba crossing and takes about one hour. It carries foot passengers and vehicles.
The fast Piombino–Cavo hydrofoil takes about 20 minutes and is Toremar's quickest passenger route from the mainland to Elba.
Livorno–Capraia takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and demonstrates Toremar's role beyond Elba, linking the mainland with one of the archipelago's more remote islands.
The original FerryEU Toremar route map shows the broad island network. Current routes include Piombino links to Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Cavo and Pianosa; Livorno links to Capraia and Gorgona; and Porto Santo Stefano links to Giglio and Giannutri.
Some smaller-island sailings operate only on selected days, so the map should be treated as geographic orientation rather than a daily service promise.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Toremar sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
The fast Cavo and some Portoferraio services are hydrofoils and carry passengers only. Check the transport type if travelling with a vehicle.
These three ports explain most mainland approaches to Toremar's network and use the FerryEU port-image library.
Piombino is the principal mainland port for Elba, with routes to Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Cavo and selected Pianosa services.
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Portoferraio is Elba's main ferry arrival point and gives good road access to the island's central and western areas.
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Livorno serves Toremar's routes to Capraia and Gorgona and is convenient for travellers approaching from northern Tuscany and the Pisa area.
Explore Tuscan coastal destinationsPortoferraio, Rio Marina and Cavo are all on Elba but serve different sides of the island. Choose the route around your accommodation rather than automatically booking the busiest port.
Toremar crossings are regional rather than overnight journeys, so the focus is on comfortable lounges, open decks and passenger seating rather than private cabins.
Conventional vessels provide air-conditioned indoor passenger areas with standard seating.
Best considered forPiombino, Livorno and Porto Santo Stefano ferry routesFast passenger craft use air-conditioned seated saloons designed around short journey times rather than roaming public spaces.
Best considered forPiombino–Cavo and fast Portoferraio servicesPassengers on conventional ferries can use permitted outdoor deck areas when weather conditions allow.
Best considered forSea views and fresh airFacility levels vary by vessel, with longer conventional routes offering more opportunity for drinks or snacks than very short hydrofoil trips.
Best considered forLonger archipelago crossingsPets are not normally admitted to passenger lounges and use permitted outdoor deck spaces or designated kennels where available.
Best considered forPassengers travelling with animalsToremar gives priority boarding and free assistance to passengers with reduced mobility, subject to advance notice where required.
Best considered forPassengers needing boarding supportOn a 20- to 60-minute Elba crossing, the key choice is usually vehicle ferry versus fast passenger craft, not a premium accommodation category.
Toremar's onboard offer is designed around short regional transport rather than cruise-ferry entertainment, with the exact facilities determined by vessel type.
Toremar vessels provide indoor passenger spaces suitable for short regional crossings.
Some Toremar vessels, including Schiopparello Jet, provide free onboard Wi-Fi.
Conventional ferries provide outside spaces for sea views and fresh air when conditions permit.
Onboard food and drink facilities vary by vessel and are more limited than on long-distance cruise ferries.
Dogs and small animals travel under Toremar's deck, kennel and carrier rules.
Free assistance is provided to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility in cooperation with port authorities.
Images in this section are from FerryEU's general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types. The operator-specific hero and overview images use Toremar imagery.
Toremar's route mix means the first question is whether the selected sailing carries vehicles at all. Passenger-only hydrofoils and conventional vehicle ferries operate side by side.
Cars and motorcycles are accepted on conventional ferries where vehicle space is offered.
Larger touring vehicles can be booked on eligible ferries subject to dimensions, route restrictions and garage capacity.
Dogs, cats and other small pets are accepted. Dogs must be muzzled and kept on a lead, while smaller animals travel in a suitable carrier.
Toremar gives priority boarding and free assistance to passengers with reduced mobility.
Toremar asks passengers, including those travelling with vehicles, to present themselves at the embarkation point with a valid ticket at least 30 minutes before departure.
Confirm whether your departure is a vehicle ferry or passenger-only hydrofoil and whether the route operates every day or only on selected dates.
Toremar advises passengers holding tickets issued before the travel day to confirm that no operational change has occurred.
Passengers and vehicles should be at the embarkation point at least 30 minutes before departure. Boarding cannot be guaranteed after that point.
Vehicles are loaded according to operational requirements, with handbrake and gear engaged and alarms switched off.
Even on a brief crossing, keep tickets, phones, medicines and valuables accessible rather than buried in luggage.
Toremar is especially useful for travellers who want flexibility on Elba. Piombino connects with Portoferraio, Rio Marina and Cavo, allowing the ferry arrival to match the part of the island where you are staying.
For foot passengers, the fast hydrofoil can significantly reduce crossing time. For travellers taking a car or motorhome, the conventional ferry is the relevant choice and vehicle space should be reserved in busy periods.
The wider archipelago services are more specialised. Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri can have much less frequent schedules than Elba, so itinerary planning should start with the ferry timetable rather than the hotel.
Toremar connects mainland Tuscany with Elba and the wider Tuscan Archipelago. Current routes include Piombino–Portoferraio, Piombino–Rio Marina, Piombino–Cavo, Piombino–Pianosa, Livorno–Capraia, Livorno–Gorgona, Porto Santo Stefano–Giglio, Porto Santo Stefano–Giannutri and inter-island services such as Rio Marina–Pianosa.
The conventional Toremar ferry takes about one hour between Piombino and Portoferraio. A passenger-only hydrofoil service can make the crossing in about 40 minutes.
The Piombino–Rio Marina ferry takes about 45 minutes on the current Toremar route information.
The passenger-only hydrofoil service from Piombino to Cavo takes about 20 minutes.
Toremar asks passengers, including those with vehicles, to present themselves at the embarkation point with a valid ticket at least 30 minutes before departure. Boarding cannot be guaranteed after that time.
Yes on vehicle-carrying ferries. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans, trailers and other suitable vehicles can be booked subject to the route, vessel and available garage space. Hydrofoil services are passenger-only.
Yes. Toremar allows dogs, cats and other small animals. Dogs must be on a lead and muzzled, while smaller animals must travel in a suitable carrier. Pets are normally restricted from passenger lounges and use permitted external decks or designated areas.
Toremar's current conditions allow each full-fare passenger up to 20 kg of hand luggage on conventional ferries and 10 kg on high-speed craft. Children travelling at half fare receive half the standard allowance.
Yes. Passengers requiring assistance should declare their needs when booking and request the required help at least 48 hours before departure. Toremar provides free assistance in cooperation with port authorities.
No. Elba is the busiest part of the network, but Toremar also serves Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri within the Tuscan Archipelago.
Check current Piombino, Livorno and Porto Santo Stefano departures, passenger options and vehicle availability for your travel dates.
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