Bastia

Bastia – the resort and business center of Corsica, founded back in the Middle Ages by the Genoese. Bastia is considered one of the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean and attracts masses of tourists with its sights and beaches.

Ferry service from Bastia

The ferry service from Bastia is very intense, as ferries – the main means of communication between Corsica and the mainland. The lines are operated by Corsica Ferries, La Meridionale, MOBY Lines, Corsica linea and SOMECA. Ferries connect Bastia with French Marseille, Nice, Toulon, Italian Livorno, Genoa, Piombino, Savona. Ferries from Bastia also go to the islands of Elba and Sardinia. The schedule and ticket prices depend on the season. There are usually three trips a day to different destinations, but during the high season, there may be 8-9 or more trips a week to popular destinations in Marseille, Genoa, Savona and Livorno. The longest trip – to Marseille – takes about 12 hours, crossings to Italian ports take about 5 hours, flights to Sardinia and Elba – about 2 hours.

Tickets to French ports start at 30 euros for a deck ticket for an adult, car transportation costs from 50 euros for flights to Nice. Tickets to Italian ports will cost from 35 euros, for car ferrying it is necessary to pay about the same amount. The ferry to Italian ports will cost from 35 euros. The ferries on the Mediterranean lines are comfortable, for an additional fee you can book a cabin, on board restaurants, bars, stores, spa and free Internet access, game lounges for children.

Port of Bastia

The port of Bastia is located on the promenade in the center of the city, 100 meters from the city hall. Near the parks, hotels, restaurants, stores, many attractions of the historic city. Near the ferry terminals are large parking lots and a car rental service.

The port of Bastia is easily accessible from the Bastia-Poretà airport, located 20 km from the port, which is about half an hour away. It is also possible to easily reach the port of Bastia. High traffic of tourists passing through the port of Bastia, especially in summer season, ferry tickets should be booked 1-2 months in advance and can be done on our web site.