Livorno to Bastia Ferry

The route

Livorno, on the Tuscan coast south of Pisa, is one of the main Italian gateways to Corsica. Ferries to Bastia — Corsica's busiest port and commercial hub — cross in roughly 4 hours, making this a practical daytime option for travellers arriving from Tuscany, central Italy or beyond. Services are operated by Corsica Ferries and Moby, both experienced on Italian-Corsican routes.

A daytime car ferry crossing

Unlike the long overnight sailings from Marseille or Toulon, the Livorno–Bastia route is a daytime crossing short enough to enjoy from the deck. The views of the Corsican coast approaching Bastia — the Genoese citadel rising above the lower town — are a fine arrival. Both operators run ro-pax ferries with vehicle decks, cafés and passenger lounges.

Seasonality

This is a seasonal route, with daily summer departures tapering to several per week in spring and autumn, and very limited winter service. The peak season runs from late June through early September, when the crossing is in high demand from Italian holidaymakers heading to Corsica. Book well ahead for summer sailings, especially with a vehicle.

Arriving in Bastia

Bastia's ferry port is compact and central. The Genoese old port, the Terra Nova citadel and the main square (Place Saint-Nicolas) are a short walk from the terminal. The city is the natural base for exploring northern Corsica — Cap Corse lies immediately to the north, and the Col de Teghime pass offers panoramic views over the island and the Italian coast.