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Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2orBus 82 Express to Antibes?

The short answer

For one traveler the Bus 82 Express to Antibes is cheaper by up to €21.70. The Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Bus 82 Express to Antibes is quicker: 47 min against 9 h 35. The Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 varies between 575 and 815 minutes.

Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2: 13:00–23:45, Saturdays only, on the dates listed between 17 October 2026 and 2 January 2027. Bus 82 Express to Antibes: 07:30–21:55.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersCorsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2Bus 82 Express to AntibesDifference
1from €32.70€11up to €21.70
2from €65.40€22up to €43.40
3from €98.10€33up to €65.10
4from €130.80€44up to €86.80
5from €163.50€55up to €108.50
6from €196.20€66up to €130.20
7from €228.90€77up to €151.90
8from €261.60€88up to €173.60

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Where each one leaves you
2Corsica Ferries · Lignes d'Azur and Corsica FerriesCorsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2
From
The tram stop in front of Terminal 2, or the esplanade outside door A0 at Terminal 1
To
Bastia port, in the town centre
Luggage
The tram allows only bags up to 55 x 25 x 35 cm and bans luggage trolleys; on the ferry, without a vehicle, bags go free into the ship's luggage room.
Runs
13:00–23:45
Journey
9 h 35 min to 13 h 35 min

Two separate tickets: the tram at EUR 1.70 and the ferry from EUR 31.00 do not cover each other. The ferry fare changes by date: EUR 31 to 36 on the autumn and winter Saturdays Corsica Ferries lists.

There are few sailings: Corsica Ferries lists Saturdays only, and none on 10 October or 26 December. Check the date on Corsica Ferries' booking page before you book a flight.

The tram ends at Port Lympia, about 600 metres from the Corsica Ferries terminal on the quay. Bags above 55 x 25 x 35 cm are outside the tram's stated rule.

Corsica Ferries asks passengers to be at the port at least 90 minutes before sailing; the Port de Nice says foot passengers are usually there about an hour before.

Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2: price for every party size

See Corsica Ferries' Nice to Bastia sailings
82 · ZOU! Express, for the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurBus 82 Express to Antibes
From
The Ligne 82 stop at Nice Aéroport Terminal 2, five minutes ahead of Terminal 1
To
The Pôle d'Echanges d'Antibes, by the railway station, in about 47 minutes, then on to Juan-les-Pins, Golfe-Juan and Vallauris
Runs
07:30–21:55
Journey
35–55 min

The fare is EUR 11.00 bought ahead — agency, e-boutique, app or a tapped card on the validator — against EUR 11.40 paid in cash to the driver.

One fare for the whole line: it costs the same whether you get off at Antibes or ride on to Golfe-Juan or Vallauris.

Since 10 March 2025 the bus also calls at Terminal 1, five minutes after Terminal 2.

The TER from Nice-Ville also reaches Antibes, unpriced here.

Bus 82 Express to Antibes: price for every party size

See ZOU! tickets

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