Ferries from France to Italy 2023
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If you wish to get to Italy from France by ferry, you can catch a ferry from the ports of Corsica and from a few ports in mainland France, such as Toulon. From the French ports, you can reach several ports in Sardinia, Tuscany and Liguria, as well as the island of Elba.
Find all France - Italy ferry routes below, compare prices, timetables, and available offers, and book ferry tickets with no hidden fees on Ferryhopper!
- Corsica - Sardinia ferries
- Mainland France - Sardinia ferries
- Corsica - Tuscany ferries
- Corsica - Liguria ferries
- FAQs about Italy - France ferries
Tip: for the latest info on ferries within Italy and from other countries, check all Italy ferry routes in 2023 on Ferryhopper.
The enchanting old town of Piombino in Tuscany
Ferries from Corsica to Sardinia
The islands of Sardinia in Italy and Corsica in France are well connected to each other by ferry. From the Corsican ports of Bastia, Bonifacio, Ajaccio, and Porto Vecchio, there are regular ferry departures to Santa Teresa Gallura, Porto Torres and Golfo Aranci. Most of the ferry connections are seasonal.
The fastest ferry crossing from Corsica to Sardinia is the one between the ports of Bonifacio and Santa Teresa Gallura, lasting less than 1 hour.
Bonifacio - Santa Teresa Gallura ferry
The Bonifacio - Santa Teresa Gallura ferry is available all year round and is among the most popular connections between Corsica and Sardinia. There are usually around 7 daily crossings, with a duration between 50 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the operator.
The Bonifacio - Santa Teresa Gallura connection is served by Moby Lines and Ichnusa Lines. Ferry tickets for this route start at around €30.
Ajaccio - Porto Torres ferry
From the port of Ajaccio in western Corsica, you can normally travel by ferry to Porto Torres in Sardinia from October to June. Ajaccio - Porto Torres ferries usually depart 2 times a week and the crossing takes around 4.5 hours.
This ferry route is served by Corsica Ferries and tickets start at around €27.
Porto Vecchio - Porto Torres ferry
The Porto Vecchio - Porto Torres ferry route is operated sporadically in May, June, September and October. There are usually 2-3 crossings per month with a duration of 5-7 hours.
This ferry route is served by Corsica Ferries and tickets start at around €25.
Bastia - Golfo Aranci ferry
The Bastia - Golfo Aranci ferry route is active only a few months a year with 1-2 crossings a week. The crossing usually includes a stopover in Livorno and is rarely direct. It lasts from 6.5 hours to over 15 hours, depending on the itinerary and the operator.
This ferry connection is served by Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines and tickets start at around €47.
A Corsica Ferries vessel docked at the beautiful Golfo Aranci port
Ferries from mainland France to Sardinia
From mainland France, you can reach Sardinia by ferry from the popular ports of Toulon and Nice. From there, you can mainly travel by ferry to Porto Torres on the northwest coast of Sardinia.
Occasionally, there are also crossings from the 2 French ports to Golfo Aranci on the northeast coast of the island.
Tip: in the past there also used to be seasonal routes to Sicily (port of Trapani) from Toulon and Nice. For the time being, the connections remain inactive.
Toulon - Porto Torres ferry
The Toulon - Porto Torres ferry route is served up to 5 times a week all year round, with increased ferry frequency in the summer months. You can get to Porto Torres from Toulon in approximately 10-15 hours.
Ferry tickets from Toulon to Porto Torres start at around €22. The connection is operated by Corsica Ferries.
Nice - Porto Torres ferry
The Nice - Porto Torres ferry route is usually operated 1-4 times a week in the summer months. You can reach Porto Torres from Nice in 10-12 hours.
Ferry tickets from Nice to Porto Torres start at around €22. The connection is operated by Corsica Ferries.
The industrial landscape of the Porto Torres port in Sardinia
Ferries from Corsica to Tuscany
The port of Bastia on the French island is also connected by ferry to 3 ports in the gorgeous region of Tuscany: Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio in Elba island. There are both year-round and seasonal routes.
The most popular crossing is the one from Bastia to Livorno.
Bastia - Livorno ferry
The Bastia - Livorno ferry connection is active all year round with 3 departures a day. You can reach the fascinating Tuscan town in around 4.5 hours.
The ferry connection is operated by Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines. Ferry tickets start at around €26.
Bastia - Piombino ferry
You can normally reach Piombino from Bastia by ferry from July to September. There are usually 1-2 daily crossings with a duration of 2.5-4.5 hours.
The ferry route is operated by Corsica Ferries and ferry tickets start at around €30.
Bastia - Elba ferry
The magical island of Elba is just 1.5 hours away from the port of Bastia in Corsica. Bastia - Elba ferries operate from July to September with around 2 crossings a week.
The connection is operated by Corsica Ferries and ferry tickets start at around €28.
Tip: Elba island is the ideal destination for a camper trip! Check our complete guide on camper and caravan traveling to Elba.
The amazing shape of Portoferraio town in Elba island
Ferries from Corsica to Liguria
The Corsican ports of Bastia and L'Île-Rousse (“Red Island”) are connected with the Ligurian ports of Genoa and Savona. There are 2 seasonal routes and 1 year-round one.
Bastia - Genoa ferry
Bastia - Genoa ferries operate from May to early October with 1-2 departures a day, depending on the season. The crossings last from 5 hours to 10 hours, depending on the vessel serving the route.
The ferry company operating on the route is Moby Lines and ferry tickets start at around €30.
Bastia - Savona ferry
The Bastia - Savona ferry route is active all year round with 1-2 crossings a day, depending on the season. The crossing duration ranges from 6.5 to 11 hours, depending on the ferry itinerary and the vessel type.
The connection is operated by Corsica Ferries and ticket prices start at approximately €24.
L'Île-Rousse - Savona ferry
Located in northwestern Corsica, the port of L'Île-Rousse is connected to the town of Savona from mid-July to September. There are usually 1-3 sailings a week and the journey takes between 8 and 10 hours, depending on the ferry itinerary and the vessel type.
The L'Île-Rousse - Savona ferry route is operated by Corsica Ferries and ticket prices start at approximately €24.
FAQs about France - Italy ferries
What about vehicles on ferries from France to Italy? Can you travel by high-speed ferry to Italy? Find answers to these and more questions below.
What is the fastest ferry from France to Italy?
The shortest ferry route from France to Italy is the ferry from Bonifacio (Corsica) to Santa Teresa Gallura (Sardinia), lasting from 50 minutes to 1 hour.
The vast majority of France - Italy ferry routes are served by conventional ferries. There are normally no high-speed ferries traveling from France to Italy.
Can I bring my car to Italy from France by ferry?
Yes, you can normally embark your vehicle on all ferries connecting France and Italy, as they have car decks.
Prices for car transportation start at around €35, while motorcycle ticket prices start at about €25.
On Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines vessels, you can also bring along your van, camper or caravan, and plan the Italy road trip you’ve always dreamt of!
Which ferry companies travel from France to Italy?
There are 3 ferry companies traveling between France and Italy:
Are there any France - Italy ferry offers?
At the moment, you can take advantage of the Moby Lines "Best Offer" and save on car and motorbike ferry tickets! The offer is valid for the Bastia - Genoa, Bastia - Livorno and Bonifacio - Santa Teresa di Gallura ferry routes, and vice versa.
Find out all about ferry offers from/to Italy in 2023, including Corsica - Italy offers, in our dedicated blog post!
The impressive city of Genoa as seen from the ferry
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