Corsica Transportation

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THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

by roadeagl

WE TOOK THE "LITTLE TRAIN" from Bastia to Calvi. The train out of Bastia was one crowded SRO car with diesel fumes streaming in through the windows. In other words, an unforgettable travel experience. Didn't get to see much of the little towns we stopped at along the coast but what we saw was pretty boring. Once we changed trains and headed over the mountains it was a whole different world. Spectacular scenery, tiny towns tucked into the mountainside, beautiful Mediterranean coastal villages.

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public transport Bastia airport

by gwened

http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/Corse/fr/Default.aspxthis is the local train site, check it out depart and destinationhave bus info from airport herehttp://www.bastia.aeroport.fr/AeroportBia/acces_Navette.php?lang=enhope it helps

Driving around on scooters

by Psife

A great way of getting around on Corsica is to rent a scooter. You have the freedom of travel and can stop along the way in all the beautiful places you pass by. The coastal roads are really beautiful and there are some really nice beaches along the way.The only drawback was a big deposit but the rental firm was really nice and helped with everything.Just don't forget to bring sunglasses and sun lotion to protect yourself from the sun and insects. Bring water bottles along as it get's really hot, there are small springs along the roads where you can refill them.

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Bus only in summer

by kokoryko

When you arrive by foot in the Niolu region, be prepared to leave it by the same means or to pay a big amount of money to a taxi driver.I red in the web about buses and bus schedules and understood there were buses serving Calacuccia and the surroundings. . . . . This is old story!The picture of the bus stop tells it! You see that since years, the schedule plate has not been painted, the tree grew through, . . . well, it seems that in fact the buses linking the high Niolu to the “civilisation” operate only in summer, from July to September!; you have to walk back or take a taxi, which I did. You have to call (or ask at your hotel/hostel to call one), and if there is one available, as they also make sorts of public transportation, ambulance for people living in remote places, etc. . . , you will be lucky! I asked for a taxi, and found one available three hours later! The fare for the trip...

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Go to the island of Beauty by boat!

by kokoryko

Except if you are an exceptional swimmer, there are two ways to reach an island: plane or boat.The ferry boat from Marseille to Bastia is one of the easiest and most popular ways to go on the “Île de Beauté”.There are several companies which travel from France to Corsica (Corsica Ferries, SNCM, . . . ) I took SNCM, as the cross over is during the night, so we could sleep during our trip and begin the day in fit condition in Bastia.There are several different classes on the ferry, from seats in a room to luxury cabins; I chose a 4 berth cabin with shower (We were three, and I paid for three (189.12 Euros, including breakfast and taxes), the price is per passenger, not the cabin), and we slept very well on go and return trip.The “Pascal Paoli” (picture 1) is a big ferry and on board is a small casino, a restaurant, a bar. . . . ; We had a drink and dinner; I don’t know if the boys woke up...

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Reach the mountains by train!

by kokoryko

A narrow track railway links the northern city of Bastia to the southern city of Ajaccio, running across the mountains and with short secondary lines.If you go for starting a trek or for sightseeing in some place, the train is very convenient, as it really runs in the mountains and there are stations in the interior like at Corte, or even crosses the famous GR20 (at Vizzavona). The main lines are from Bastia to Ajaccio and from Bastia to Calvi, in, the North.The website gives information on prices and schedules; I paid 7.1 Euros from Bastia to Corte.CFC (Chemins de Fer de Corse) runs also some bus lines departing from some train stations to isolated villages, but not that many. . . . sometimes you may need to hire a taxi if you want to reach some places, or. . . . walk!Travelling by train is always enjoyable, and in Corsica the landscapes are beautiful, like here (picture 1) this valley...

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Driving in Corsica : road signs

by I.Lebreton

Roads signs have generally French and Corsican names on them ... but for strange (!?)reasons, French names are often not readable because strikethroughed...So, you'd better get familiar with Corsican names. Here the main list I used to be sure not to get lost:Ajaccio AiacciuBonifacio BunifaziuPorto Vecchio PurtivechjuSt Florent San FiurenzuCorte CortiL'Ile Rousse Isula rossaPorto PortuI let you discover the other ones on your way through Corsica

Parking in St Florent

by Andy_M

Parking is hard to find in St Florent but we found we could always find a space in the area around the citadel. Easiest access was by heading up the hill from the square and turning left at the sign for the Citadel. Easy 5 minute walk back down into town.

Ferries

by AndreSTGT

There are no low-budget airlines serving the island, yet, so most people still arrive by ferry. Major ports on the mainland are Marseille and Nice in France, as well as Genova and La Spezia in Italy. Major ports on Corsica are Bastia, Ajaccio and ile Rousse. There are also ferries to/from Sardegna between Bonifacio and S. Teresa. It's only a short hop between the two, so a good and probably the cheapest option would be to take a budget airline flight to Olbia or Alghero on Sardegna and take the ferry onwards to Corsica.

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Cycling on Corsica

by AndreSTGT

Cycling is a fantastic way to see the island. But you should take into consideration that Corsica is very mountainous and there's hardly any flat terrain, except for some parts along the East coast. I would also recommend to avoid July and August for two reasons. First, it can be incredibly hot and there's not much shade and second, most of roads on the island are narrow, winding and potholed, so I imagine that with all the tourist traffic in high season, cycling is not a very pleasant experience.

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Q:  Hi everyone, My wife and I will be in Calvi Corsica this May, but we only have one day (walking) to see the sights. What are... 

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A: Calvi is a wonderful little town, you'll manage to see it entirely in one day. Of course you walk up to the hill in the middle of the town where there is a church, but... 

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