Elba: by plane, car or ferry
A small island with big beaches, one hour by ferry from Piombino. For a road trip from Central Europe it is the most accessible Italian island: one day of driving and a short ferry puts you by the sea.
What does a trip to Elba cost this year?
The calculator compares flights from several airports, driving with real ferry prices, and shows the weather for every date.
What it costs right now
Transport price for 2 people with a bag, departing in the coming weeks, accommodation not included. Computed by our own planner from real flight and ferry prices. Values marked ~ are estimates. Calculated on 2026-07-24, check your exact dates in the calculator.
When to go
The small island fills to the last campsite in August and car ferries sell out. May, June and September are ideal: warm sea, empty roads and no ferry booking panic.
| Month | Daily high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22 °C | 19 °C | ~10 |
| June | 27 °C | 23 °C | ~4 |
| July | 31 °C | 27 °C | ~2 |
| August | 32 °C | 27 °C | ~4 |
| September | 26 °C | 25 °C | ~9 |
Averages from the last 8 years (Open-Meteo). The calculator shows your exact week in more detail.
How to get there
The only practical way is by car: roughly 1,000 km from Prague to Piombino, then an hour's ferry to Portoferraio. Boats run hourly. The island has no practical airport of its own, the nearest big one is Pisa.
Airports
No airport of its own, the way in is by road and sea.
Car ferries
- Piombino → Portoferraio about 1 h at sea, car from ~40 € one way
Distance
867 km from Prague as the crow flies. The calculator computes the real route, tolls and fuel.
Tip
In August book the car ferry ahead, vehicle slots do sell out.
Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest?
The sea is typically warmest in August, around 27 °C. Daytime air averages 32 °C.
How long is the car ferry?
The shortest route is Piombino → Portoferraio: about 1 h at sea, car from ~40 € one way. The calculator shows exact prices for a specific day.
Which airports serve it?
There is no airport of its own within reach, the way in is by car and ferry.
Car or plane, which pays off?
No contest here: the car ferry is the only sensible option and also the cheapest island holiday reachable by car from Central Europe. The calculator prices your exact dates.