Portoferraio - Bastia
Ferry to Corsica
Portoferraio - Bastia
Ferry to Corsica
There is usually one weekly sailing from Portoferraio to Bastia.Corsica Ferries provides the ferry from Portoferraio to Bastia. Portoferraio Bastia ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between $44 and $256, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Portoferraio to Bastia.
Portoferraio Bastia ferries depart at around 18:00.
Ferries from Portoferraio to Bastia sail in around 3 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Portoferraio to Bastia provided by Corsica Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Portoferraio to Bastia typically range between $44* and $256*. On average the Portoferraio Bastia ferry is 178*. The cheapest Portoferraio Bastia ferry prices start from $44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $117*. The average price for a car is $179*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 June 2026.
The distance between Portoferraio to Bastia is approximately 61 miles (97km) or 53 nautical miles.
Yes, Portoferraio Bastia ferries allow cars onboard with Corsica Ferries between Portoferraio and Bastia. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Portoferraio and Bastia use our Deal Finder.
Corsica Ferries allow foot passengers on Portoferraio Bastia ferries.
Corsica Ferries allow pets on ferries from Portoferraio to Bastia. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Portoferraio - Bastia Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $117 | |
| Average Price with Car | $179 | |
| Portoferraio - Bastia Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Elba |
| Destination | Corsica |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Corsica Ferries |
| Average Price | $178 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h |
| First Ferry | 18:00 |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 |
| Distance | 53 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2026.
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).
