Cavo – Portoferraio

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Cavo – Portoferraio

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Ferry from Cavo to Portoferraio

Toremar provides the ferry from Cavo to Portoferraio. Cavo Portoferraio ferries cost between £15 and £73, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Cavo Portoferraio ferries.

Cavo Portoferraio Ferry Times

The first Cavo Portoferraio ferry typically departs from Cavo at around 09:00. The last ferry usually departs at 19:25.

How long is the ferry from Cavo to Portoferraio?

The Cavo Portoferraio ferry trip can take around 20 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Cavo Portoferraio Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 25 weekly sailings from Cavo to Portoferraio provided by Toremar. Timetables can change from season to season.

Cavo Portoferraio Ferry Prices

Cavo Portoferraio ferry prices typically range between £15* and £73*. The average price is typically £51*. The cheapest Cavo Portoferraio ferry prices start from £15*. The average price for a foot passenger is £51*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Cavo to Portoferraio?

The distance between Cavo to Portoferraio is approximately 7.6 miles (12.2km) or 7 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Cavo Portoferraio ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Cavo and Portoferraio.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Cavo to Portoferraio?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Toremar ferries between Cavo and Portoferraio.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Cavo to Portoferraio?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Cavo to Portoferraio.

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Cavo - Portoferraio Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Toremar
Average Price £50*
Average Daily Sailings 3
Average Weekly Sailings 18
Average Sailing Duration 20m
First Ferry 09:00
Last Ferry 16:25
Distance 6 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Cavo to Portoferraio Ferry Most Popular Questions

Cavo Guide

Located on the Italian island of Elba, Cavo is a town and port that lies on the island's Mediterranean Sea coast. Elba is the largest of the Tuscan Archipelago islands and forms a part of the Archipelago Toscano National Park. Elba is also the third largest Italian island after Sicily and Sardinia.

The island is renowned for its crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and its wonderful landscape on both land and sea. The island is definitely a must see destination for any visitors to Tuscany. For visitors who want to do more than relax on one of the island's beaches, then the island is the perfect destination for scuba diving or snorkelling thanks to its rich waters teeming with many species of fish. For visitors that prefer to stay on dry land then a hike or a mountain bike ride up into the mountains may be in order, or alternatively a sedate round of golf.

The island is connected to the Italian mainland on routes between Piombino and Portoferraio, the capital located in the north, and Cavo, Rio marina and Porto Azzurro, on the east coast of the island.


Portoferraio Guide

The town of Portoferraio is located on the north east coast of the Italian island of Elba, on a headland that closes the gulf towards the north. Portoferraio is one of the island's most ancient towns and can trace its origins back to the Ligurians, the Etruscans and the Greeks, before finally becoming a Roman colony named Fabricia. Cosimo I dei Medici is responsible for the town's layout who began to change it after 1548, when the town's name was changed to Cosmopoli, in order to strengthen the town's defences. Popular attractions in or near the town include the Romanesque Church of Santo Stefano alle Trane, the Villa dei Mulini and Villa San Martino, the Etruscan Fortress of Castiglione, the Pinacoteca Foresiana, the International Art Centre of Italo Bolano and the Botanical Garden at Ottone.

A few kilometers from Portoferraio, towards Bagnaia, in the hamlet of Le Grotte, where visitors can see the remains of a Roman villa from the Imperial period. These were covered by plants and shrubs until 1960 when digging brought to light the great complex with walls in opus reticulatum, big terraces overlooking the sea and a pool with heating and a water circulation system.

Cavo to Portoferraio
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Toremar 09:00 09:20 20 minutes Everyday
Toremar 12:40 13:00 20 minutes Everyday
Toremar 16:25 16:45 20 minutes Everyday

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