What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Portoferraio?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Portoferraio is to bus and train and ferry which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Portoferraio?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Portoferraio is to train and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct ferry between Nice and Portoferraio?

No, there is no direct ferry from Nice to Portoferraio. However, there are services departing from Port of Nice Lympia and arriving at Port of Portoferraio via Port of Bastia and Port of Piombino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Nice to Portoferraio?

The distance between Nice and Portoferraio is 467 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Portoferraio without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Portoferraio without a car is to train and ferry via Genoa which takes 10h 12m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Portoferraio?

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Nice to Portoferraio, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portoferraio?

There are 1712+ hotels available in Portoferraio.

Nice to Portoferraio - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Portoferraio by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeRe
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Campiglia MarittimaFb / ...
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of PortoferraioA2 / ...
10h 12m
€59–143
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Livorno
3. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Piombino MarittimaRe
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to CavoA2f
5. Take the bus from Cavo, Radice Del Molo - Gte to Portoferraio, V.Le Elba Scuola Media117
13h 26m
€53–88
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Port of Bastia
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bastia to Port of Piombino
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of PortoferraioA2 / ...
14h 7m
€113–264
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bastia - Poretta Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA)NCE - BIA
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bastia to Port of Piombino
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraio
9h 48m
€164–471
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to CecinaIc
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of PortoferraioA2 / ...
10h 22m
€56–122
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Marina Di Campo Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Marina Di Campo Airport (EBA)PSA - EBA
9h 41m
€74–303
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport (CLY)NCE - CLY
2. Take the bus from Calvi piazza trasputadore d'acqua to Bastia a gara di bus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bastia to Port of Piombino
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraio
11h 43m
€236–535
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Marina Di Campo Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Marina Di Campo Airport (EBA)FLR - EBA
11h 31m
€92–354

Nice to Portoferraio by train, bus, and ferry

49Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.7 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Portoferraio, Italy?

You can take a ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Port of Portoferraio via Port of Bastia and Port of Piombino in around 14h 7m.

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