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Ferry to Corsica

Most booked ferries to and from Corsica

Livorno-Bastia

Italy ⇔ Corsica
117 km, 73 miles
4 Hours
3 times per day
From: 30,00

Genoa-Bastia

Italy ⇔ Corsica
118 miles, 190 km
10 Hours
Up to 12 times p/day
From: 40,00

Nice-Bastia

Nice ⇔ Corsica
131 miles, 210 km
6 Hours
6 times per week
From: 77,00

Piombino-Bastia

Italy ⇔ Corsica
57 miles, 91 km
3 Hours
2 times per week
From: 34,00
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Guide: Travel to Corsica by ferry

Corsica can be reached by ferry in quite a few different ways. It is therefore quite possible to find a good affordable ferry that fits within your travel schedule. You can choose from crossings from France and Italy that sail both at night and during the day.

Have a look at our unique ferry map for an impression of all routes.

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Map with all ferry routes to Corsica

If you want to go to Corsica by boat, there are a lot of choices. With the map, you get a good impression of where the ferries of the shipping companies sail.

Marseille and Toulon are less far away than Nice, but from the latter city, the crossings are shorter again. The ferry Nice – Ile Rousse is the fastest crossing. The boat to Ajaccio takes you relatively quickly to southern accommodations.

Timetable, availability, and compare prices

Our online booking module makes it easy to find and book your desired ferry crossing to Corsica. All you have to do is enter your departure port, destination, and travel dates. The system will show you the best routes and possible alternatives. You can then choose the ferry that best suits your needs and budget. Have a great trip to Corsica!

Travel tip: Choose a destination port close to your accomodation

The roads in Corsica are winding and traveling by car can take quite some time. It is therefore sometimes a good idea to book a ferry that docks close to your destination. Even if that means that the crossing takes considerably longer.

Ferry from France to Corsica

From France, you can book the crossing to Corsica from:

  1. Marseille (Corsica Linea, la Méridionale)
  2. Toulon (Corsica Ferries)
  3. Nice (Corsica Ferries)

You will then arrive in one of the port cities of Corsica. These are Bastia, Ile Rousse, Ajaccio and Porto Vecchio.

1) Ferry from Marseille to Corsica

Several shipping companies sail from Marseille to Corsica. For example, you can sail with Corsica Linea, but you can also opt for la Méridionale. However, the latter is more difficult to book because the website is not aimed at English ferry travellers. Marseille Bastia is one of the most popular connections leaving for Corsica.

Marseille ⇔ Corsica

Marseille-Bastia

Marseille ⇔ Corsica
12 Hours
Once per day
From: 150,00

Marseille-Ajaccio

Marseille ⇔ Corsica
12h 30 mins.
Variable
From: 100,00

Marseille-Porto Vecchio

Marseille ⇔ Corsica
14 Hours
3 times per week
From: 50,00

Marseille-Ile Rousse

Marseille ⇔ Corsica
11 Hours
4 times per week
From: 150,00

Marseille-Propriano

Marseille ⇔ Corsica
14 Hours
3 times per week
From: 76,00

2) Ferry from Nice to Corsica

From Nice, the ferries of Corsica Ferries / Sardinia ferries leave for Corsica in a journey time of only 4 hours. This boat takes you to the north of the island. Visitors traveling to the south of the island should consider Ajaccio or Porto Vecchio as their destination.

Nice ⇔ Corsica

Nice-Bastia

Nice ⇔ Corsica
6 Hours
6 times per week
From: 77,00

Nice-Ajaccio

Nice ⇔ Corsica
6h 45 mins.
2 times per week
From: 120,00

Nice-Ile Rousse

Nice ⇔ Corsica
4 Hours
3 times per week
From: 90,00

Nice-Porto Vecchio

Nice ⇔ Corsica
11h 30 mins.
Once per week
From: 117,00

3) Ferry from Toulon to Corsica

Toulon (20 minutes from Marseille) is a lesser-known departure port than Marseille or Nice, but definitely worth considering. This crossing is operated by Corsica Ferries.

Toulon ⇔ Corsica

Toulon-Ajaccio

Toulon ⇔ Corsica
10 Hours
7 times per week
From: 43,00

Toulon-Ile Rousse

Toulon ⇔ Corsica
6h 30 mins.
3 times per week
From: 34,00

Toulon-Porto Vecchio

Toulon ⇔ Corsica
14 Hours
10 times per week
From: 100,00

Toulon-Bastia

Toulon ⇔ Corsica
8 hours
7 times per week
From: 80,00

Ferry from Italy to Corsica

It is also possible to travel from Italy to Corsica. These ferries run from Genoa, Savona, or from Livorno. These will take you to the northern cities of Corsica.

Corsica can be easily combined with a holiday in Italy. It is not that far from the Tuscany region at all. From Piombino, you can be in Corsica in 3 hours. There is also a ferry to Corsica from Elba and Sardinia in Italy.

Italy ⇔ Corsica

Livorno-Bastia

3 times per day
4 Hours
3 times per day
From: 30,00

Genoa-Bastia

Up to 12 times p/day
10 Hours
Up to 12 times p/day
From: 40,00

Piombino-Bastia

2 times per week
3 Hours
2 times per week
From: 34,00

Savona-Ile Rousse

2 times per week
8h 30 mins.
2 times per week
From: 30,00
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Travelling and Staying in Corsica

Ferries in the port of Bastia

The ferry to Corsica is a good alternative to the plane because the flights to this island are quite pricey.

If you go by car, make sure you are at the port on time. Especially in the summer, it can be very busy on the southern French roads and at the ferry service. You would do well to plan your route carefully. You can also consider staying overnight at one of the departure ports. Then you know for sure that you can get to the ferry on time.

Bonifacio

Famous Bonifacio from above

Corsica is quite large and there are no major highways. So plan your route well. It can be very useful to book a ferry close to your accommodation instead of traveling a greater distance by car.

Frequently Asked Questions: Corsica

Ferry prices have also risen sharply in Corsica in recent years. For a return ticket in high season with a car, you will soon lose a total of € 200 to € 500. You will not find prices of € 135 for a return ticket with a car – as before. Without a car, it is about € 90  per person for a return ticket. Prices in this area are also heavily dependent on supply and demand.

This depends on where you are leaving from. If you leave from France, this is a lot longer (6 to 9 hours) than, for example, Italy (3 to 6 hours) and the other island of Sardinia (1 to 3 hours). We just have to hope they buy those Fast Catamaran Ferries out there on the Mediterranean someday.

Moby Lines, Corsica Ferries / Sardinia Ferries (this one goes the most), Corsica Linea, and La Meridionale. less (6 to 9 hours) than, for example, Italy (3 to 6 hours) and the other island of Sardinia (1 to 3 hours). We just have to hope they buy those Fast Catamaran Ferries out there on the Mediterranean someday.

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