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Italy to Mainland Ferries

Direct ferry crossings between Italy and Mainland operate from ports of Civitavecchia or Genoa (Genova) to Barcelona. There are 2 direct ferry connections that are run by Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV). The sailing durations are about 20 hrs – 20 hrs 45 min, depending of route, operator and vessel type. The ferries are in service in period Jan-Dec (Year-round).

You can bring cars, motorhomes, and campervans on board. Bicycles are also allowed. Pets are welcome.

Indirect ferry crossings between Italy and Mainland operate from ports of Genoa (Genova), Porto Torres, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Golfo Aranci, Piombino, Bastia, Ile Rousse, Savona or Porto Vecchio to Porto Torres, Toulon, Nice (Nizza), Barcelona, Golfo Aranci, Bastia, Marseille, Ile Rousse or Porto Vecchio. There are 31 indirect ferry routes that are run by Tirrenia, Corsica Ferries, Grimaldi Lines, Moby Lines, Corsica Linea, La Meridionale. The sailing durations are about – 19 hrs 30 min, depending of route, operator or vessel type. The ferries are in service in period Jan-Dec (Year-round),

You can bring cars, motorhomes, and campervans on board. Bicycles are also allowed. Pets are welcome.

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Can you get a ferry from Italy to Mainland?

Yes. You can travel by ferry from Italy to Mainland on several direct routes. Ferries operate several times per week and are provided by Grimaldi Lines and other ferry operators.

How long is the ferry ride to Mainland from Italy?

The ferry crossing time from Italy to Mainland is between 20 hrs and 20 hrs 45 min, depending on the route, ferry operator, type of vessel and also weather conditions.

What is the shortest ferry crossing to Mainland from Italy?

The fastest ferry from Italy to Mainland is the Civitavecchia – Barcelona crossing. This route is serviced by Grimaldi Lines and takes approximately 20 hrs.

  • Fastest Italy to Mainland ferry time: 20 hrs (Civitavecchia – Barcelona route, operated by Grimaldi Lines)
  • Longest Italy to Mainland ferry time: 20 hrs 45 min (Genoa (Genova) – Barcelona route, operated by Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV))

Direct Ferry Crossings (2 routes)

There are 2 direct ferry routes operated by Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV). Crossing durations range from 20 hrs – 20 hrs 45 min. Seasons covered: Jan-Dec (Year-round).


Civitavecchia → Barcelona | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 20 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes
Genoa (Genova) → Barcelona | Operator: Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) | Duration: 20 hrs 45 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Can you travel by ferry from Italy to Mainland indirectly?

Yes, you can travel by ferry from Italy to Mainland with one transfer. These ferry connections operate several times per week and are provided by Corsica Ferries and other operators.

How long does it take to travel by ferry from Italy to Mainland indirectly?

The total ferry travel time depends on the route and operator. The shortest route takes approximately 8 hrs and the longest route takes 30 hrs.

What is the fastest indirect ferry route from Italy to Mainland?

The fastest indirect ferry route from Italy to Mainland is the Piombino – Golfo Aranci – Nice (Nizza) route. This ferry connection is provided by Corsica Ferries and takes approximately 8 hrs.

  • Fastest indirect Italy to Mainland ferry time: 8 hrs (Piombino – Golfo Aranci – Nice (Nizza) route, provided by Corsica Ferries)
  • Longest indirect Italy to Mainland ferry time: 30 hrs (Livorno – Golfo Aranci – Toulon route, provided by Corsica Ferries)

Indirect Ferry Crossings (31 routes with 1 transfer)

There are 31 indirect ferry routes operated by Tirrenia, Corsica Ferries, Grimaldi Lines, Moby Lines, Corsica Linea, La Meridionale. Crossing durations range from – 19 hrs 30 min. Seasons covered: Jan-Dec (Year-round).


Genoa (Genova) → Porto Torres | Operator: Tirrenia | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to October | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 11 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Genoa (Genova) → Porto Torres | Operator: Tirrenia | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to October | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs 35 min | Season: July to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Genoa (Genova) → Porto Torres | Operator: Tirrenia | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to October | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Barcelona | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 12 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Civitavecchia → Porto Torres | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 8 hrs | Season: January to May and October to December | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 11 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Civitavecchia → Porto Torres | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 8 hrs | Season: January to May and October to December | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs 35 min | Season: July to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Civitavecchia → Porto Torres | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 8 hrs | Season: January to May and October to December | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Torres → Barcelona | Operator: Grimaldi Lines | Duration: 12 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Golfo Aranci | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 10 hrs 30 min | Season: January to March | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Golfo Aranci → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 19 hrs 30 min | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Golfo Aranci | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 10 hrs 30 min | Season: January to March | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Golfo Aranci → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Piombino → Golfo Aranci | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Golfo Aranci → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 19 hrs 30 min | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Piombino → Golfo Aranci | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Golfo Aranci → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: | Season: June to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Genoa (Genova) → Bastia | Operator: Moby Lines | Duration: 9 hrs 45 min | Season: May to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 13 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Genoa (Genova) → Bastia | Operator: Moby Lines | Duration: 9 hrs 45 min | Season: May to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 9 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Genoa (Genova) → Bastia | Operator: Moby Lines | Duration: 9 hrs 45 min | Season: May to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 5 hrs | Season: January to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 13 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 5 hrs | Season: January to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 9 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 5 hrs | Season: January to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 6 hrs 30 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 12 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 6 hrs 30 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 5 hrs 45 min | Season: May to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 6 hrs 30 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs 30 min | Season: April to October | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Piombino → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 2 hrs 45 min | Season: July to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 13 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Piombino → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 2 hrs 45 min | Season: July to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 9 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Piombino → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 2 hrs 45 min | Season: July to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 7 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 13 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 7 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 9 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Bastia | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 7 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Bastia → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 12 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs 15 min | Season: July to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Marseille | Operator: Corsica Linea | Duration: 12 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs 15 min | Season: July to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 5 hrs 45 min | Season: May to September | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Savona → Ile Rousse | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs 15 min | Season: July to August | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Ile Rousse → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 8 hrs 30 min | Season: April to October | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Porto Vecchio | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to June | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Vecchio → Marseille | Operator: La Meridionale | Duration: 14 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Porto Vecchio | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to June | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Vecchio → Nice (Nizza) | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 14 hrs 15 min | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Livorno → Porto Vecchio | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 10 hrs | Season: May to June | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

Porto Vecchio → Toulon | Operator: Corsica Ferries | Duration: 13 hrs | Season: Jan-Dec (Year-round) | Vehicles: cars, bikes | Pets: yes

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