Ferry to Corsica
Savona - Bastia
With Corsica Ferries from the Ligurian coast to northern Corsica, by day or overnight
- 5 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours per sailing
- Usually departs at 07:45 or 21:00
- From Vado Ligure, about 6 km from Savona
Route comparison
Savona - Bastia and the neighbouring routes
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Ferries from Italy to northern Corsica
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How the Savona - Bastia crossing works
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Savona - Bastia is the Corsica Ferries route from the Ligurian coast to northern Corsica. You choose between a day crossing in the morning and a night crossing with a cabin, and arrive in Bastia either in the early afternoon or at breakfast time.
Getting there and terminal
The ferry does not leave from central Savona but from the port of Vado Ligure, about 6 km away. The Corsica Ferries terminal is at Calata Nord, Porto Vado, 17047 Vado Ligure.
Driving from Britain, you cross the Channel to Calais and continue through France to the Riviera, then along the coast into Italy. Leave the A10 at the Savona/Vado exit and follow the signs for Porto Vado and Corsica Ferries.
If you fly in, Genoa airport is the nearest. The AMT Volabus runs from the airport to Genova Piazza Principe in about 30 minutes, and regional trains run along the coast from there to Savona. From Savona station, bus 6 reaches the port in about 30 minutes; a taxi takes about 10 minutes.
Check-in and departure
The day ferry usually leaves at 07:45, on some days between 07:15 and 08:30. You are at sea for 6 to 7 hours depending on the ship, the fastest crossing takes 5 hours 45 minutes, and you reach Bastia in the early afternoon. In May and June some day sailings take longer and berth around 17:00.
The night ferry usually leaves at 21:00 and arrives around 08:00 after 11 hours. In summer some night sailings leave later, between 22:00 and 23:55, take 7 hours to 9 hours 30 minutes and reach Bastia between 06:15 and 08:00. In high season there are up to two departures a day; in winter only a few.
With a vehicle, be at check-in at least one hour before departure; on foot, 30 minutes before. In high season allow 1 hour 30 minutes, as the ship can leave up to 30 minutes early. Online check-in opens seven days before departure, and you can print your boarding pass or keep it on your phone. Every passenger, children included, needs a valid passport or identity card. The next departures are in the timetable.
On board
For the night ferry you book an inside, outside or luxury cabin, each with a shower and WC. Day sailings also have a lounge with reclining seats. On board there is a restaurant, a self-service, a shop and Wi-Fi packages, and you can use your mobile phone for the whole crossing.
Women more than six months pregnant need a medical certificate allowing them to travel. Passengers with a disability contact the port staff at least one hour before departure; most ships have adapted cabins.
Vehicle, bike and pets
Cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and trailers all travel on this route. Give every dimension when you book: length, height and width, including roof box, bike rack and towbar. The car deck is closed during the crossing, so take everything you need upstairs. Park with the handbrake on and a gear engaged, switch off the alarm and leave no perishable food in the car, as the garage can get hot. Sleeping in a motorhome on board is not allowed, there is no electricity for it, and gas cylinders stay closed. More in taking a motorhome to Corsica.
Pets are declared when you book. Dogs stay with you on a lead in the areas open to them, with a muzzle if they are unsettled, or travel in a dog cabin; cats travel in a carrier. Never leave your pet alone in a cabin. Papers and kit are explained in taking a pet to Corsica.
Arrival and onward travel
In Bastia the ferry berths at the Gare Maritime, 20200 Bastia, next to the town centre. Car parks are close to Terminal Nord. Heading north, the D80 takes you onto Cap Corse; southbound you leave town on the T11. Trains run from Bastia station to Corte, Ajaccio and Calvi, and Bastia-Poretta airport is about 20 km south.
Travelling on foot? The fast boat on Genoa - Bastia is quicker.
Tickets and fares
Corsica Ferries sells two fares. Standard is always available and can be changed for a fee, but is not refundable. Flex can be changed and is refunded on a sliding scale, with nothing back in the last 48 hours; you choose it when you book. Children travel at a reduced fare. Cabin, vehicle and pet are added to the ticket. For a like-for-like comparison, see ferry prices to Corsica.
Route profile
Savona to Bastia by day or overnight
Corsica Ferries sails Savona - Bastia from spring to autumn, with up to two departures a day in high season and a few sailings in winter. Each crossing takes 5 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours, depending on the departure and the ship.
The day ferry usually leaves at 07:45 and reaches Bastia in the early afternoon. The night ferry usually leaves at 21:00 and arrives around 08:00. Both sail from the port of Vado Ligure, not from central Savona.
- Crossing
- 5 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours
- Operator
- Corsica Ferries
- Departure
- usually 07:45 or 21:00
- Terminal
- Vado Ligure
Savona - Bastia FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers about the Savona - Bastia crossing.
How long is the ferry from Savona to Bastia? +
Most sailings take 6 to 11 hours; the full range is 5 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours. By day you are at sea for 6 to 7 hours, the fastest crossing takes 5 hours 45 minutes. The night ferry from 21:00 takes 11 hours; later summer night sailings take 7 hours to 9 hours 30 minutes.
When does the ferry leave Savona and when do I need to be there? +
The day ferry usually leaves at 07:45, the night ferry at 21:00. With a vehicle, be at check-in at least one hour before departure, on foot 30 minutes before. In high season allow 1 hour 30 minutes, as the ship can leave up to 30 minutes early. The next departures are in the timetable.
Where is the ferry terminal for Savona? +
In the port of Vado Ligure, about 6 km from Savona, at Calata Nord, Porto Vado, 17047 Vado Ligure. From the A10, take the Savona/Vado exit and follow the signs for Porto Vado and Corsica Ferries.
Do I need a cabin on the Savona - Bastia ferry? +
For the night ferry a cabin is the comfortable choice: inside, outside and luxury cabins all have a shower and WC. On the day crossing a seat in the lounge with reclining seats is usually enough.
Can I take my car or motorhome from Savona to Bastia? +
Yes, cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and trailers all travel on this route. Give every dimension when you book, including roof box, bike rack and towbar. Sleeping in the motorhome during the crossing is not allowed. How to prepare is covered in taking a motorhome to Corsica.
Can my dog travel to Bastia with me? +
Yes, declared when you book. Dogs stay with you on a lead in the areas open to them or travel in a dog cabin; cats travel in a carrier. The car deck is closed during the crossing. Papers and rules are in taking a pet to Corsica.
What does the Savona - Bastia fare depend on? +
On the travel date, day or night sailing, passengers, vehicle, cabin and fare type. How to compare offers is explained in ferry prices to Corsica.
Book the Savona - Bastia ferry
Choose a day or night sailing and book your crossing to Bastia.