Corsica Ferry

Ferry to Corsica is certainly the most beautiful and comfortable way to reach the island.
Traveling to Corsica by ferry, thanks to the island's central location, gives you a wide choice of ferry routes from Italy and France. Departures from Italy can be very advantageous as the island is closer to Italy than to mainland France.
With so many ferry companies, routes and fares, it can be hard to keep track of what is available. That's why it's helpful to book with Mr Ferry, where you can compare all offers quickly and easily.

Ports and routes
Since Corsica is located in the center of the western Mediterranean, the island can be reached by sea from Italian and French ports:

• From France: Nice, Marseille and Toulon

• From the Italian mainland: Genoa, Savona, Livorno and Piombino.

The Corsican ports you can reach by ferry are Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto Vecchio and L'ille Rousse.
You can travel to Corsica all year round, both from France, thanks to the ferries from Marseilles and Toulon, and from Italy, with the ferry from Livorno to Bastia. Ferries to Corsica operate both during the day and at night, with a wide range of timetables to allow you to plan your vacation as best as possible; the duration of the crossing varies according to the route and the company chosen.
If you choose to depart from Italy, remember that the departure ferry from Livorno to Bastia is the fastest and cheapest, a great starting point during your vacation in the Bel Paese!

Island Hopping - Connection between Corsica, Sardinia and the island of Elba
Fancy an alternative way to travel between Italy, France and Sardinia?
MrFerry has the perfect solution for you: island hopping!
This is a very popular travel format to create a dynamic vacation.
Choose your preferred order to visit all destinations and book your tickets in one go with MrFerry in just a few minutes.
If you are in beautiful Tuscany, you can for example choose to reach the renowned Elba Island from the port of Piombino to Portoferraio in just 60 minutes, every day of the year.
When you have explored this corner of paradise in the Tuscan archipelago, you can for example choose to reach the French territory by sailing to Corsica in just 1 hour and 30 minutes, thanks to the Portoferraio Bastia route. This crossing is performed by Corsica Ferries during high season only.
Nothing beats a road trip around Corsica, from Bastia all the way to the south of the island, where you'll find connections to the largest of the islands on your Island Hopping tour with MrFerry: Sardinia. The two islands are connected year round in just 50 minutes by the Ichnusa Lines ferries with the Bonifacio Santa Teresa di Gallura route. During the high season, a ferry also operates between the Sardinian port of Porto Torres and the Corsican port of Ajaccio.

Ferry companies to Corsica
The ferry companies that operate regular services from Corsica are: Corsica Ferries, Moby, La Méridionale, Corsica Linea and Ichnusa Lines. 
Ferries to Corsica operate both during the day and at night with a wide range of departure times so that you can plan your vacation optimally. The duration of the crossing varies depending on the route and shipping company: the fastest connection is from Livorno to Bastia with a crossing time of 4 hours and 30 minutes, while longer crossings can take up to 14 hours depending on the distance. Win the summer season, an average of 27 ferries per day sail to Corsica.

On MrFerry you can quickly compare prices between all available departures of all shipping companies and compare all offers for ferry to Corsica: you can see all departures for the desired period and compare the different accommodation options.

All ferry companies offering medium and long-haul routes to Corsica operate both day and night services. Each form of travel has its own advantages: daytime crossing is shorter and cheaper and gives you the opportunity to admire the sea during the journey. Departing at night allows you not to miss a single day of your vacation on the route.

🛏 Accommodation
On the ferry to Corsica, you have the choice between different types of cabins, all with private bathrooms and exclusive access. These range from simple inside cabins to luxurious suites where you can enjoy the crossing in maximum comfort. Passengers can also opt for cheaper alternatives, such as accommodation in reserved seating in a common room. You can also book a simple deck passage without accommodation, which allows you to enjoy the lake view to the full during the day.

♿ P.M.R.
For passengers with reduced mobility, it is possible to book a cabin adapted to their needs. An exception to this are the ferries between the islands, where cabin accommodation is not always available.

🚗 Vehicles
All ferries to Corsica carry both passengers and vehicles and have large garages for the transportation of private vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, camper vans or minibuses as well as trucks and lorries.

🐾 Pets
Your pet is welcome on board! Traveling to Corsica by ferry is certainly more comfortable for your furry friend. There are various ferry connections from the French or Italian mainland, with different regulations for taking pets on board.
All ships have pet friendly cabins, which are equipped with the necessary facilities so that your pet can enjoy a pleasant journey: to book this type of cabin, simply select it during the booking process on the MrFerry portal.
The shipping companies also offer the possibility of reserving a place in the kennels on board, which are always accessible to pet owners. If you want to have your pet by your side for the entire journey, you can take it with you on deck and in the designated areas. Don't forget to take everything you need to bring your pet on board properly: A leash, a muzzle and the ticket on which it must be included. Don't forget to consult the EU pet passport, vaccination certificate and EU regulations for measures related to traveling with pets. If in doubt, we recommend that you always consult your vet.

🍴Food and Drinks
On board, you and your family will find bars and restaurants, air-conditioned lounges with TV, stores, Wi-Fi, children's play areas as well as outdoor decks and terraces at your disposal during the voyage.

TIPS: The demand for ferry crossings to Corsica is very high and prices vary depending on the time of booking. To organize your trip ahead of time and save on your ferry ticket!

• Book early (at least 2/3 months in advance). This will ensure you get the desired availability and the best price.

• Avoid overnight departures and possibly travel in the middle of the week.

• Look for the shortest route so that you can start your vacation as early as possible!
   

Book your ferry to Corsica with MrFerry
With MrFerry, booking a ferry to Corsica is piece of cake!
When it comes to ferries to Corsica, we at MrFerry are the right partner: find the best price always updated in real time! Searching and booking ferries to Corsica is very easy and straightforward. With us you can book your ferry to Corsica by comparing offers from different shipping companies, so you can choose the right ferry for every need. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Corsica Ferry Frequently Asked Questions

To reach Corsica by ferry, can I depart only from Italy?

No, to reach Corsica you can also leave from neighboring France.

In order to save on your ferry ticket fare to Corsica, we recommend that you book well in advance to find the best deals.

To board you will need to have your ticket and personal document with you: ID card or passport, for all categories of passengers, including infants.

Yes, you will be able to find bars and restaurants where you can have your meals.

Mr Ferry can calculate you some quotes for large groups with or without vehicle (bus, but also car or motorbike). If you are at least 10 people travelling, please ask for a special price by filling out the specific form. Our staff will contact you soon to calculate the best available offer!