Means of transport Haute-Corse

The shipping company Corsica Ferries provides the majority of traffic to Corsica, covering the 4 major ports of the island, Bastia, Ile Rousse, Ajaccio and Porto Vecchio. From Marseille, Toulon or Nice - the shortest - the ferries offer a wide choice of schedules for crossings that increase in summer. For Italy, you can make connections between Bastia and Livorno (4 hours) or Bastia and Portoferraioon Elba Island (1h30). For the return trip, take the boat or go along the Ligurian coast by train to Ventimiglia and Nice. Other line in Liguria: Bastia-Savona.

Located 20 km south of Bastia, Poretta airport is a place of remembrance. Indeed, it was from here that writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry took off on his last air mission on July 31, 1944. Haute-Corse's main airport provides reliable connections between Corsica, the main regional cities and European capitals. Many low-cost airlines use the airport.A regular shuttle bus runs between the airport and Bastia town center and back. The journey takes around 25 min.

The port of Île-Rousse is the gateway to the Balagne region! Several companies serve the port and organize crossings between Corsica, the mainland and Italy. Corsica Linea will take you to Marseille and Nice, while Corsica Ferries will take you to Toulon, Nice, Livorno and Savona. The shortest Corsica-continent crossing is from Nice. Fares and timetables are available on the port's website.

The micheline makes its way from Bastia to Ajaccio and from Bastia to Calvi at a speed that's not at all what you'd expect from this means of transport! The Corsican train serves the interior of the island with the Bastia-Ajaccio line, which takes in unexpected tunnels through sublime landscapes. It also links Balagne with other micro-regions, and provides students at Corte university with a free means of transport.

Located in the heart of the city, the port of Bastia welcomes over two million passengers every year. Three shipping companies, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines, provide daily connections with the mainland (Marseille, Nice, Toulon) and Italy (Genoa, Livorno, Savona and Piombino). The port also links Bastia to Elba, the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, famous for having welcomed Napoleon I in exile.

The port has 357 berths, including 60 places for passing vessels (maximum length 25/30 metres). Draught: external piers 8 metres, outer harbour 5 metres, basins 3.9 metres, 3.6 metres and 2.2 metres at the bottom of the basin. Fresh water at the quay. Electricity. 2 sanitary facilities (13 toilets and 14 showers, hot and cold). Phone point. Ice cream for sale. Automatic laundry. 2 Ships. Careening area 04 95 34 14 14. Towing slip. Fuel

Nestled like a jewel between the Place du Marché and the citadel, the Old Port, Terra Vechja, is Bastia's oldest and most emblematic district. Take a seat on one of the café terraces to enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Once frequented by the Genoese fleet, royal and imperial ships have given way to pleasure craft and fishing boats. Fish lovers beware: every day at 4 p.m., a trawler sells its catch next to the harbor master's office.

If you're planning a stopover in Calvi, the port offers 145 berths for passing boats and 340 contract berths, of which 16 are reserved for boats over 30 meters long and 280 for those under 20 meters long. The reception and harbor master's office are located on the commercial quay. Here you'll find a wide range of services, including Wi-Fi Internet access, showers, toilets, disabled facilities and nearby parking.

The tourist train nicknamed "the metro of the beaches" runs between L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi with four return trips per day from Monday to Saturday. The train also runs to Corte, with a return trip in the morning and a Calvi-Ponte Leccia connection every afternoon. Between L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi, the line winds along the creeks and beaches, offering you a breathtaking view! All you have to do is raise your hand to get on this ancient micheline.

Calvi is well known for its beautiful scenery and sandy beaches. To make it easier for tourists to get around, Autocars Mariani offers a transport service in the region. They offer transfers to and from Calvi, as well as coach hire for excursions. Autocars Mariani makes it easy for tourists to discover the wonders of Calvi and the surrounding area. In July and August 2024, two departures per day between Ile Rousse and Saint-Florent. Transport on request by reservation.

Don't trust the name! Here no limousine with minibar inside for your watered evenings in Calvi, but a very practical service with this Eco Limousine formula which allows holidaymakers to book a means of transport. To avoid using your car all the time and looking for a parking space for hours or to access the GR20 trailheads from Corsica's ports and airports: here is an economical and ecological solution. From Calvi by car with driver or SUV from 1 to 7 people.

The tourist train nicknamed "the beach train" runs between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse, with five round trips a day from Monday to Sunday. Between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi, the line winds along creeks and beaches, and all you have to do is raise your hand to board this antique Micheline. The arrival is always spectacular, as the train drops you off right on the beach. It also runs to Bastia and Ajaccio, with a change at Ponte-Leccia.

Company specialized in regional service. From Paris-Orly, route to Agen, Aurillac, Brive, Caen, Lannion, Limoges and Castres. In the region, La Rochelle-Lyon and Poitiers-Lyon - alternatives to the train that demand numerous connections. Executive Flights Request for groups, businesses and associations.

This airline, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, serves small aircraft from many French cities - but also Western European - with two hubs, Paris-Orly and Lyon. Interregional links are often proposed at very high rates. Compare with train connections.

Company specialized in regional service. From Paris-Orly, service from Perigueux and Bergerac, from Metz-Nancy, service from Toulouse and Marseille, from Mulhouse-Basel, service from Toulouse and Marseille, from Geneva to Marseille.

The harbor has 770 berths, 250 of which are reserved for visiting yachtsmen. On-site services include toilets, showers, free Wi-Fi Internet access, leasing and fuel. The major attraction of the port of Saint-Florent is undoubtedly its location in the heart of the village, at the foot of the citadel ramparts. Here, you can stroll along the colorful, picturesque quays and watch the sun go down on the evening terraces.

The port of Macinaggio, named after its windmills, is the Cap Corse marina and the largest on the peninsula. Well sheltered from the prevailing winds, the harbor offers a host of modern facilities and services, including a repair workshop, careening facilities, a 45-t elevator, a crane, drinking water, fuel and electricity at the quayside... Today, with 543 berths, the marina has doubled its capacity since 1971: it can accommodate boats up to 50 m long on its quays equipped for large yachts; 240 berths are reserved for passage.

It's often said that it's impossible to spend a vacation in Corsica without a car, but several coach companies offer shuttle services between the different regions of Corsica. The Bastia tourist office website (www.bastia-tourisme.com > Séjourner > Transports > Circuler en autocar) lists routes, timetables and fares from the small bus station north of Place Saint-Nicolas, near the town hall. Explore Porto-Vecchio, Macinaggio, Rogliano, Barrettali, Saint-Florent or Calvi at affordable prices!

Flights to and from several French and European airports are offered by a dozen airlines. In addition to a bookshop-press, a bar and places to eat, you'll find a tourist information point. Cabs and rental cars are also available. The Calvi Airport mobile app lets you discover the flight schedule, real-time departures and arrivals, and other useful information.