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Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2orPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches Place Masséna and avenue Jean Médecin — the Jean Médecin tram stop, where lines 1 and 2 cross; the old town, the port and Nice-Ville station all lie inside the taxi's Nice-Centre perimeter; the Corsica Ferries ferry to Bastia, by tram 2 does not. This goes on by ferry to Bastia in Corsica, landing at the port in the town centre.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 20 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. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

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 2Pre-booked private transferDifference
1from €32.70€35up to €2.30
2from €65.40€35up to €30.40
3from €98.10€35up to €63.10
4from €130.80€63up to €67.80
5from €163.50€63up to €100.50
6from €196.20€63up to €133.20
7from €228.90€63up to €165.90
8from €261.60€126up to €135.60

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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
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
15–35 min

Unlike the official taxi’s regulated flat fare, this price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size and luggage. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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