An easy guide for how to get to Bastia by ferry, schedules and prices for the ferry to Bastia and recommendations for public transportation. Explore our website and find all necessary details for the ferry to Bastia; Connected Routes with departures and frequency and accommodation options with real-time availability!
In the following lines, we have prepared a small user guide that will allow passengers to get information on how to get to Bastia by ferry as pleasantly as possible and to know in advance the available transportation services offered in the city.
Learn the benefits of booking your ferry tickets early and get the best deal by booking the most convenient accommodation on board. There is a choice of regular (conventional) ferries running frequently to/from Bastia without stops along the way.
Popular ferry routes to Bastia
- Livorno - Bastia, with an average of 2 daily routes, one in the morning and one at noon. Duration 4.5 hours
- Genoa - Bastia, daily, occuring only at night. Duration 10 hours
- Savona - Bastia, average of 2 daily routes, both in morning and at night. Duration 9 hours
You can check all available ferry routes to Bastia by completing the fields below!
Notice: Each year and depending on the period, there may be more or fewer connections to and from Bastia. The biggest shipping companies (ferry operators) announce the new ferry schedules by the end of December and the rest of them by January-March each year!
How to book your ferry ticket to Bastia
The regular ferries that operate to and from Bastia, are offering various kinds of accommodation options for the ferry to Bastia, such as economy deck seats in lounges, reclining aircraft type seats, business class and cabins. The prices of the tickets differ according to what type of seating you will choose. Economy deck seats are the cheapest while cabins are the most expensive but are recommended for long journeys in order for you to arrive fresh at your destination!
Ticket prices
Ferry timetables and ferry prices may change by season, so take an optical canvassing via our search engine to receive the latest call with real-time availability.
Cars are allowed on all regular ferries at an extra cost while children and students usually travel for half the price!
Complete the fields and view the actual prices so as to book your ferry ticket to Bastia!
Book early
Book your ferry ticket early
If your final destination is Bastia do not neglect to book your ferry tickets early enough to avoid last-minute surprises! We are sure that you do not want to ruin your vacation or change your route because you will not find an itinerary available. How could you feel to be at the departure port and not be able to board the ferry because it is fully booked?
On the next page, we will mention some reasons that make it necessary to book your ferry tickets in advance!
Book your ferry tickets early to avoid surprises!
It is very important to organize your vacation in France properly and in time so that no "surprise" spoils your mood. Apart from your air-tickets and hotel reservation, do not forget to book your ferry tickets. Have everything under control before you even leave your home!
Below we list all these data that are important for the need to book your ferry tickets in advance.
Pay your hotel in Bastia without using it!
During the high season and especially in the months of June, July, August, and September, it is difficult to find available accommodation for popular routes and destinations such as Bastia. Do not make the mistake of paying for your hotel accommodation without having booked your ferry tickets at the same time.
Accommodation availability is big!
Buying ferry tickets in advance gives you more convenience of accommodation options. There is usually an option for very economical deck tickets, reclining, business seats and cabins with or without windows.
More available itineraries!
Find in advance all possible routes and itineraries to make the right connections between flights and ferries.
Take advantage of the offers!
Sailings to to/from Bastia are very popular, especially in summer. As the ferry tickets for this route can become expensive, it is natural to wish for the cheapest offer. Like all modes of transport, ferry companies usually offer special prices and discounts for those who buy their ferry tickets up to 3 to 6 months in advance.
Take advantage and book your ferry tickets to Bastia early enough!
Transportation services in Bastia
Port of Bastia
- It is located in the northeast and it is the main port of the island of Corsica
Transportation in Bastia
From the airport to the port
- The train station is just a few kilometers outside the airport. From there, every half hour there is a train that trasnfers people to the city with a cost of 4 Euros
- The airport's shuttle bus will transfer you to the city in 35 minutes. The bus stop is just outside the airport building
- Call +33 495 360 465 for a taxi transfer
- You can click here to get more details about transfers from the airport
From the port to the center and vice versa
- Take the bus from Jean Zuccarelli Ave and head to the port. Find the itineraries here
- Grab a taxi or call +33 495 327 070
About Bastia
The former capital of Corsica, Bastia, is an ancient city with rich history and more, great wines to escort the famous "Civet de Sanglier", a grilled wild boar dish!
The city is located in the middle of the sea and mountains and offers great views and beaches as well. In its internals, you will find plenty of ancient buildings with fascinating architecture. Some examples are the Twin Bell Towers of St. Jean Baptiste Cathedral, the Holy Stair Scala Santa, Palais des Gouverneurs, Noble Twelve Palace and of course, the Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in Piazza San Nicolau, the center of the city.
Some great beaches to relax and sunbathe are the Town Beach, Nonza the black beach, Arinella the white beach and Marana Beach, next to the impressive pond of Biguglia.
