Buses in Elba
If you're not planning on driving a car, then the Buses in Elba are a good way to get around. There are three main bus routes on the island, the 116, 117 and 118, which will allow you to get pretty much anywhere on the island you might wish to go. Ticket prices are cheap and for the most part the service provided is efficient.
The main route is the 116 which originates in Portoferraio and covers the western half of the island. From Portoferraio, it heads west in an anti-clockwise direction towards Procchio, continuing on to the beach resorts of Cavoli, Seccheto, Fetovaia and Pomonte. The 117 covers the eastern half of the island, running from Portoferraio to Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, Rio nell'Elba and Cavo, among other stops. The shortest route is the 118 which runs from Portoferraio, south to Lacona with notable stops at San Giovanni and Bagnaia.
A network of urban buses is also in operation around Portoferraio, mainly used for locals to reach residential locations. Between June and September there are further buses in operation all around the island, which allow easier access to the island's beaches.
Ticket Prices:
Ticket prices depend on where you're going; for example, a single ticket from Portoferraio to Marina di Campo costs €2.60 while a single ticket from Portoferraio to Cavo comes to €4.50. These are the prices if you buy your ticket in advance (they can be bought from news stands and cafes/bars); you can buy the tickets from the driver once you get on the bus but you pay a little more for that.
Example prices:
Portoferraio to Marina di Campo: ticket bought in advance - €2.60, ticket bought from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Marciana Marina: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Marciana: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Pomonte: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Capoliveri: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Porto Azzurro: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Rio: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Cavo: in advance - €4.50, from bus driver - €7
Portoferraio to Bagnaia: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Lacona: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
If you're planning multiple bus journeys you should also consider buying an Elba Card; the cards cost €10 for a one day pass or €25 for a 6 day pass.
The winter bus timetables are available below and will be replaced with the summer 2021 timetables as soon as they are made available.
The main route is the 116 which originates in Portoferraio and covers the western half of the island. From Portoferraio, it heads west in an anti-clockwise direction towards Procchio, continuing on to the beach resorts of Cavoli, Seccheto, Fetovaia and Pomonte. The 117 covers the eastern half of the island, running from Portoferraio to Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, Rio nell'Elba and Cavo, among other stops. The shortest route is the 118 which runs from Portoferraio, south to Lacona with notable stops at San Giovanni and Bagnaia.
A network of urban buses is also in operation around Portoferraio, mainly used for locals to reach residential locations. Between June and September there are further buses in operation all around the island, which allow easier access to the island's beaches.
Ticket Prices:
Ticket prices depend on where you're going; for example, a single ticket from Portoferraio to Marina di Campo costs €2.60 while a single ticket from Portoferraio to Cavo comes to €4.50. These are the prices if you buy your ticket in advance (they can be bought from news stands and cafes/bars); you can buy the tickets from the driver once you get on the bus but you pay a little more for that.
Example prices:
Portoferraio to Marina di Campo: ticket bought in advance - €2.60, ticket bought from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Marciana Marina: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Marciana: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Pomonte: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Capoliveri: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Porto Azzurro: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Rio: in advance - €3.50, from bus driver - €6
Portoferraio to Cavo: in advance - €4.50, from bus driver - €7
Portoferraio to Bagnaia: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
Portoferraio to Lacona: in advance - €2.60, from bus driver - €4
If you're planning multiple bus journeys you should also consider buying an Elba Card; the cards cost €10 for a one day pass or €25 for a 6 day pass.
The winter bus timetables are available below and will be replaced with the summer 2021 timetables as soon as they are made available.
Winter Bus Timetables
Bus Route 116
Bus Route 117
Bus Route 118
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