How do I get there?
No holiday motorway, no tunnel under the Mediterranean, the island of beauty has to be earned. There are several options for getting there...
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By boat
Companies and ports
If you prefer to arrive by car, van or motorbike, the ferry is the ideal solution. Several companies serve Corsica from the mainland:
Ports of departure Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Genoa, Savona, Livorno
Ports of arrival in Corsica : Ajaccio, Bastia, Ile-Rousse, Porto-Vecchio, Propriano
Crossings vary from 4 (from Italy) at 10 a.m. depending on the route and can be day or night (with cab).
By plane
Airports
If you're looking for a quick and practical solution, Corsica has four main airports :
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte (south-west)
Bastia Poretta (north-east)
Calvi Sainte-Catherine (north-west)
Figari South Corsica (far south)
From regular connections operate all year round from Paris, Marseille, Nice, Lyon, Toulouse... and seasonal flights from many cities in France and Europe. The average flight time is 1 h 30 from Paris.
Once on site
La car (or motorbike) is the best option for exploring the beaches, mountains and villages freely.
The regional buses are available, but limited, and practical for main routes.
The rentals carThese are available at the island's main ports and airports.
Quick tips
Anticipate your bookingsespecially in summer
Choose your entry point according to your programme (hiking, beach, culture...)
Consult the timetables and compare companies
How to get to the Alta Rocca
(by car & on average)
From the nearest ports
1 h since Porto-Vecchio
45 minutes since Propriano
1 h 30 since Ajaccio
From the main airports
1 h since Figari - Southern Corsica
1 h 30 since Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte
3 h since Bastia Poretta
Some indicative journey times
Figari > Levie : 50 min
Porto-Vecchio > Zonza : 1 h
Ajaccio > Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano : 1 h 40
Propriano > Serra-di-Scopamena : 1 h 10
