HOW TO REACH CORSICA FROM THE COAST OF FRANCE
One of the best ways to reach the island of Corsica from mainland France is the ferry route from the port of Marseille to the port of Bastia
The Marseille – Bastia route
Marseille – Bastia route ferry. The duration of this route can, of course, vary depending on the type of ferry used. Conventional ferries take 11 hours to reach Corsica from the Port of Marseille, while the Fast Ships take only 5, 6 hours.
Crossing the Mediterranean Sea by ferry between these two important French destinations will be a long, yet fascinating and exciting journey. Crossings aboard regular ferries, in particular, may also include an overnight stay on board. All ferries on the Marseille – Bastia and Bastia – Marseille route are equipped to ensure a safe and comfortable stay on board for all types of passengers.
To sleep on board, it is possible to book private cabins, equipped with all the comforts for an optimal level of night’s rest. Shared bunks offer the opportunity to spend a quiet night aboard the ferry. The comfortable reserved chairs are suitable for spending the night resting.
In addition to a variety of sleeping or resting options during longer crossings, which include overnight stays on board, ferries on the Marseille-Bastia route also feature dining areas, stores, and places to socialize. The journey aboard a ferry is actually already a journey within a journey.
Operators on the Marseille – Bastia route.
Connections to Corsica are among the most important and busiest in France. The Shipping Companies are betting heavily on routes to Corsica, and the Marseille-Bastia is certainly one of the main ones.
The operators on the Marseille-Bastia route are Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries, La Méridionale, and Moby Lines.
How to get from Bastia to the rest of Corsica
Once disembarked in the Port of Bastia, travelers will have no difficulty reaching Corsica’s main destinations. Bastia is one of the most important cities on the French island and is very well connected to other Corsican cities. From Bastia one moves easily to all the rest of Corsica either by car along the highway network or by train.
