Recently, more and more people have asked me how to travel from Sardinia to Corsica, as they want to visit both islands in one trip. There are regular ferries between Sardinia and Corsica, departing from various ports in the northern part of Sardinia and arriving at the ports in the southern part of Corsica.
I have visited the southern part of Corsica several times. Of course, I am a native of Sardinia and also a travel expert. I can help you uncover all the secrets to a smooth trip.
One of the main issues is whether renting a car can be driven onto a ferry. If not, where should the car be returned? In this article, I will address all these questions as well as many more related topics, so that you can easily plan your trip.
First of all, if you want to know whether Corsica is worth visiting, the answer is simple: Yes. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and belongs to France. The closest point to Sardinia is only 11 kilometers (about 6.8 miles) away across the Bonifacio Strait (known as Bocche di Bonifacio in Italian).
Corsica is actually very similar to Sardinia – both are mountainous islands (the mountains on Corsica are higher than those on Sardinia), with pristine beaches, many charming towns and plenty of adventure opportunities.
If you plan to travel from Sardinia to Corsica during your trip, you might be wondering how to get from Sardinia to Corsica. Please keep reading, and I will tell you the specific route.
Take the ferry from Sardinia to Corsica.
The ferry service between Sardinia and Corsica operates regularly throughout the year, but the number of trips decreases significantly during the off-season. This means that no matter when you want to visit these two islands, there are several ferry services running between them every day.
Now let’s take a closer look and determine the best ferry route. Due to the frequent changes in the ferry schedule, I won’t provide an exact timetable.
The ferry from Sant’Eltira di Gallura to Bonifacio
The most popular route from Sardinia to Corsica is the ferry from Sant’Eltira di Gallura to Bonifacio. This is also the fastest route, as the journey takes approximately 50 minutes (although it may take longer on windy days).
During the peak season, Corsica ferries operate up to 7 round-trip services between the two locations every day. During the off-season, the number of services will inevitably decrease, but you can still be assured of regular schedules. Corsica ferries will continue to provide services, with up to 4 round-trip services per day.
