Getting there
Introduction
This in-depth study is devoted exclusively to giving you the right guidance on how to get to Giglio Island. We know that organizing a trip can be challenging, especially if you don't know the best route on how to get to your destination, and it happens that many of our passengers have doubts about which route to take.
Of course, let us make the obvious clear from the outset, which is that theGiglio Island, as it is about 22 km away from the mainland, can only be reached by sea.
Consequently, for all those who do not own a boat of their own, there is no other way but to look for an alternative means of transportation (and that is where we come in with our ferries!) Read all the way Our in-depth look at how to get to Giglio Island., and you will no longer have any doubts about how best to organize your departure for your next vacation in this beautiful corner of the Tuscan Archipelago.

How to get to Giglio Island by car
The first step in getting to Giglio Island, if you have a car available, will be to head towards Porto Santo Stefano, the location where you will find the embarkation point for Maregiglio ferries, which will take you directly to your destination.
But how do I get to Porto Santo Stefano by car, starting from major Italian cities? Read and below we will give you a number of options:
If you are coming from Genoa, take the E80 highway in the direction of Livorno.
After the Rosignano toll booth, continue on the Aurelia to the exit for Albinia/Giannella/Porto Santo Stefano/Isola del Giglio.
The total trip will be about 358 km and take approximately 3h 47 minutes.
If you are departing from Florence, take the Florence-Siena highway, then continue on the SS741 in the direction of Siena.
Continue on the SS223 to Grosseto and then take the Aurelia towards Rome, continuing on the Aurelia to the Albinia/Giannella/Porto Santo Stefano/Isola del Giglio exit.
The total trip will be about 186 km and take approximately 2h 22 minutes.
In case you are leaving from Milan, you have two options available to you.
The shortest route involves going through Parma: take the A51 from Piazza Duca d'Aosta, Viale Brianza, Via Nicola Antonio Porpora and Via Rombon/SP103, then continue on the A1, A15/E33 and E80 towards Strada Provinciale della Giannella in Orbetello. Take the Albinia-Giannella exit from E80.
The total trip will be about 476 km, and will take about 5 hours and 23 minutes.
The second option from Milan instead goes through Florence: take the A51 from Piazza Duca d'Aosta, Viale Brianza, Via Nicola Antonio Porpora and Via Rombon/SP103, continue on A1, A1 var - Variante di Valico, A1, Raccordo Autostradale Firenze - Siena and SS223 towards SS1/E80 in Grosseto.
Take the exit towards Rome from SS223. Follow the SS1/E80 and the Giannella Provincial Road to your destination.
The total trip will be about 482 km and take about 5 hours and 36 minutes.
How to get to the island of Giglio by plane
Getting to Giglio Island has never been easier, even for those who prefer to travel by air.
The nearest airports to Giglio Island are. the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Pisa and the airports of Rome Fiumicino e Rome Ciampino. Each of these airports offers different options for reaching Giglio Island.
If you arrive at Pisa or Rome Fiumicino airport., you can take the dedicated trains, respectively the "People Mover" and the "Leonardo Express", which will take you to the main stations of Pisa Centrale and Roma Termini. From here, regional trains in the direction of Orbetello Monte Argentario will bring you even closer to your goal: Giglio Island.
In addition, the Tiemme Company offers a direct bus connection from Orbetello Monte Argentario to Rome Fiumicino, a convenient option for those arriving by plane.
For those landing at Rome Ciampino, there is a direct bus to Roma Termini. From there, you can take a regional train to Orbetello Monte Argentario.
If you prefer a more comfortable, though less economical option, you can always opt for a cab. You will find cab services available at all major stations and airports.
Remember, once you arrive in Orbetello Monte Argentario, you will only be one step away from your Maregiglio ferry that will take you directly to Giglio Island.
How to get to the island of Giglio by plane
Getting to Giglio Island has never been easier, even for those who prefer to travel by air.
The nearest airports to Giglio Island are. the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Pisa and the airports of Rome Fiumicino e Rome Ciampino. Each of these airports offers different options for reaching Giglio Island.
If you arrive at Pisa or Rome Fiumicino airport., you can take the dedicated trains, respectively the "People Mover" and the "Leonardo Express", which will take you to the main stations of Pisa Centrale and Roma Termini. From here, regional trains in the direction of Orbetello Monte Argentario will bring you even closer to your goal: Giglio Island.
In addition, the Tiemme Company offers a direct bus connection from Orbetello Monte Argentario to Rome Fiumicino, a convenient option for those arriving by plane.
For those landing at Rome Ciampino, there is a direct bus to Roma Termini. From there, you can take a regional train to Orbetello Monte Argentario.
If you prefer a more comfortable, though less economical option, you can always opt for a cab. You will find cab services available at all major stations and airports.
Remember, once you arrive in Orbetello Monte Argentario, you will only be one step away from your Maregiglio ferry that will take you directly to Giglio Island.
How to get to Giglio Island from Rome?
What if you were coming from Rome, a very popular city since it is not so far from Porto Santo Stefano?
In this case, for those who arrive from Rome, the quickest route is via the E80/A12 highway section towards Civitavecchia, continuing on the Aurelia to the Orbetello-Porto Santo Stefano exit.
The total trip will be 164 km, with an estimated duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
How to get to Giglio Island by bus
What in case we do not have a car available and want to aim for a bus?
In this case it is possible to take a Flixbus to Milan, to Siena, and once there continue with the suburban lines of Tuscan Airlines to Porto Santo Stefano
Alternatively, it is possible to arrive from Florence to Grosseto and continue from Grosseto to Porto Santo Stefano with the suburban lines of Tuscan Airlines
How to get to the island of Giglio from Porto Santo Stefano?
We now understand that to reach Giglio Island, one embarks at Porto Santo Stefano.
From here the two shipping companies in the area, Maregiglio (ours) and Toremar run daily trips, more frequent in summer.
To check the correct ferry schedules at any time of the year, we recommend that you consult the dedicated section.
Once you arrive in Porto Santo Stefano you can choose whether to reach Giglio Island by embarking your car, which you can do upon payment of an ad hoc ticket, or leave your car on site, conveniently parked.
Where to leave the car Porto Santo Stefano
Caution, however. Finding a place at Porto Santo Stefano to park your car is not easy, the municipal parking lots are all metered and the fees for short stays are quite high, you also have to be very careful of fines that especially during the summer season are flowing like you were in the city.
Therefore, if you decide not to ferry the car, we recommend that you choose one of the long-stay parking lots that are located i a few meters from the embarkation and whose rates range from 8 to 10 euros daily, depending on the period and the number of stopover days.
We leave you with a list of the main parking lots below, but for more information you can consult our ad hoc review on where to park in Porto Santo Stefano.
For more information, we remind you that you can also visit the website of the Municipality of Monte Argentario.
How much does the ferry to Giglio cost
If you are wondering "How much does the ferry cost to get to Giglio Island?", you are in the right place. Ferry travel to Giglio Island with Maregiglio offers a comfortable experience at an affordable price.
The cost of a full ticket for an adult is 13 euros per ride, while the price for cars (up to 4.5 meters) is 41.50 euros.
In addition to these costs, there is a landing fee of 3 euros, both for passengers and those traveling with cars in tow.
Maregiglio offers also special rates for children up to 12 years old, for groups and for your pets. You will be able to purchase a special ticket in case you want to board your pet.
In any case, to get up-to-date information on ferry prices to get to Giglio Island, we recommend that you consult the appropriate section.
Especially during peak season, our advice is to book your ferry ticket online, so you can conveniently choose the day and time that suits you best, without the risk of running into nasty surprises (such as ferries with sold-out seats).
Our scheduled service operates daily, with departures from Porto Santo Stefano from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m./7:30 p.m. on an hourly basis during peak season months.
If you decide to bring your car during the peak season, we recommend that you purchase your ticket in advance due to the high demand and limited capacity of our boats.
How long is the crossing to reach Giglio Island.
The journey on the Porto Santo Stefano - Giglio Island route takes about an hour, considering that Porto Santo Stefano is 22 km from Giglio Island, about 18 nautical miles.
You will arrive at Giglio Porto, the only port of arrival and one of the island's three characteristic towns.

Are there alternatives to the ferry?
So far we have described to you all the options for Getting to Giglio Island via ferry, but of course, If you own your own boat and you want to arrive by that, thus avoiding taking the ferry (which we strongly advise against) the only safe mooring is at Giglio Porto.
However, the marina has a limited number of berths with water and fuel.
However, you can check availability by calling in the day at number +39 338 819 1555 or the Harbor Master's Office to the number 0564809480.
Depending on the prevailing wind there are anchoring possibilities in the creeks of the Cannelle, of the Alum, Arenella or in the Campese Bay.
Getting around the island once you disembark
You have finally disembarked at Giglio Island, using one of our ferries, to be precise at the location of Giglio Porto. Now you will surely be interested to know how to get around the island.
The best way to get around Giglio is undoubtedly by scooter. There are many scooters that can be rented once you disembark.
For the more environmentally friendly, there is the possibility of rent pedal-assisted bicycles, or to move on foot through the wonderful trails that crisscross the island.
On the Visitgiglioisland.com portal you can find The bus line service instead connects the three countries Port- Castle- Campese Throughout the day into the evening.
During peak season months, service ends at 1 a.m. Here you can consult the schedules
I cab Ncc they come where regular buses cannot, and those who do not feel like renting a moped or getting into a car even on vacation can get around easily through this service.
On the portal Visitgiglioisland.com you can find contact information for scooter rental, EcoBike and Taxi Ncc.
To travel by sea, there is the possibility of renting small boats or using the service Cab Boat which by Giglio Porto Leads to the main beaches.
We also recall that, If you are already on vacation on Giglio Island, you can take the opportunity to enjoy one of our mini-cruises, daily tours departing from Giglio Porto, which will allow you to travel to Giannutri for discover the splendid Roman Villa, or to experience a fantastic day under the banner of snorkeling.
Again, we recommend booking tickets online, by visiting the appropriate section.