Portoferraio – Bastia
Ferries to Corsica
Portoferraio – Bastia
Ferries to Corsica
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Portoferraio to Bastia. The Portoferraio Bastia ferry is operated by
Ferries from Portoferraio to Bastia typically depart from Portoferraio at around 19:25. The average sailing time of a Bastia Portoferraio ferry is approximately 1h 30m.
Ferry prices for Portoferraio Bastia ferries typically range between €44* and €217*. The average price is around €118*. The cheapest ferry prices from Portoferraio to Bastia start from €20*. The average price for a foot passenger is €68*. The average price for a car ferry is €142*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Portoferraio to Bastia is approximately 60.5 miles (97.4km), or 52.6 nautical miles.
Yes, Corsica Ferries offer a car ferry from Portoferraio to Bastia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portoferraio and Bastia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Portoferraio to Bastia with Corsica Ferries.
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| Portoferraio - Bastia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Corsica Ferries | |
| Average Price | 118 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 19:25 | |
| Distance | 52 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Italian town of Portoferraio is located in the Province of Livorno, on the edge of the harbour on the island of Elba. The town's name is derived from the Italian for "Iron Port", after the iron mills in and around the city. It is because of these mills that facilitated the city's growth during the 19th century. During this period the town became the main shipping port of profitable iron ore towards the mainland. Thanks to Napoleon's stay, as he was exiled in Elba in 1814 after his defeats in Europe and his forced abdication, Portoferraio and the entire island enjoyed an age of glory.
Arriving from the sea, Portoferraio seems like a bay, protected from pirates by it bastions which provide shelter from the sea. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the town are its ancient bastions and historic walls, which are fairly well preserved, and were built to provide protection to the town. Located nearby is the hamlet of Le Grotte, where visitors can see remains of a Roman villa dating back to the Imperial period. Until 1960, the ruins were covered by shrubs and plants, but excavation showed the extent of the complex with wall sin opus reticulatum, large terraces overlooking the sea and a pool with heating and water cycle system.
Ferry services from the town's harbour depart to Plombino, Bastia and Cavo.
The city of Bastia is located on Corsica's east coast and faces Italy with views out to the Tuscan Archipelago, and is the second largest city on Corsica. To the north of Bastia is le Cap Corse which is a peninsula dotted with Genoese Towers and a large nature reserve that is popular with hikers. The town's history, like many in Corsica, begins with the Genoese who ruled Corsica from the 14th century. In the south of the town, the Old Port (Vieux Port) is a popular spot to take a stroll and to see the town's jaded buildings clustered around the fishing port, which are not dissimilar to those you might expect to find in Venice. From the port, a stroll through the Romieu garden will take you to the citadel above the port, which is actually the original Genoese town that was protected by defensive walls, added during the 15th century, and includes the Porte Louis XVI through which you enter the citadel.
The ferry Port of Bastia links the city to France (Marseille, Nice and Toulon) and Italy (Genoa, La Spezzia, Livorno, Piombino, Savona, Portoferraio).
