Island, France
Getting around Corsica
How to get around Corsica
A rental car is the main way around. Buses link main towns and a single narrow-gauge railway runs Bastia–Ajaccio–Calvi; ferries link to the mainland and Italy.
Ways to get around Corsica
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car | About 40–100 EUR per day | Book early in summer; roads are winding |
| Chemins de fer de la Corse (train) | About 5–25 EUR | Scenic route Bastia–Corte–Ajaccio and Calvi |
| Intercity buses | About 10–25 EUR | Limited timetables; fewer on Sundays |
| Ferries to mainland and Italy | About 40–100 EUR | From Marseille, Nice and Toulon; Corsica Ferries, La Méridionale |
Ride-hailing apps in Corsica
A 5 km ride costs about €12–25 ($14–28).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Limited, mainly Ajaccio and Bastia |
- Taxis are scarce and expensive; book ahead. A rental car is easier for most visitors.
Arriving in Corsica
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte (AJA)
Bus to the center about 5 EUR, 20 min; taxi about 25–30 EUR.
Bastia Poretta (BIA)
Shuttle bus to Bastia about 10 EUR, 25 min; taxi about 50–60 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in summer, but narrow cliff roads and heat make it risky; helmet required.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Corsica?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Corsica?
A rental car is the main way around. Buses link main towns and a single narrow-gauge railway runs Bastia–Ajaccio–Calvi; ferries link to the mainland and Italy.
How do I get from the airport to Corsica?
Bus to the center about 5 EUR, 20 min; taxi about 25–30 EUR.
Is Corsica walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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