travel information Calvi, Corsica

There are a variety of different ways to get to Corsica, and new routes are being added all
the time. The information below is intended as a guide and is subject to change, and it
does not cover all the options. If you need assistance with travel please contact us.

Low-cost and scheduled airlines fly regularly from numerous UK airports to Nice and
Marseilles, from where you can take an internal flight to Calvi or Bastia. Check out
Easyjet, British Airways, BMI, Air France, Jet2 and Flyglobespan amongst others. There
are also many low-cost airlines flying to mainland France from Austria, Holland, Denmark,
Ireland and most other European countries, aswell as direct flights from Germany and
Sweden. Internal flights are operated by CCM Airlines which is part of Air France. Air
France also fly to Calvi and Bastia from Paris Orly and Lyon.

Passenger and car ferries operate from both France
and Italy, the fastest route being from Nice to Calvi
in under 3 hours. They are operated by SNCM,
Corsica Ferries and Mobylines. Also, the TGV train
now takes only 3 hours from Paris to Marseilles, or
you can put your car on the motorail from Calais to
Nice.

Due to the central location of Casa Paradis, car hire is not essential. It is easy to get taxis
from the airport, and there is also the train for exploring the coast. Coach excursions inland
are also available. However if you do choose to rent a vehicle, Europcar, Hertz and Avis can
be found at the airport and in Calvi. Motorbikes and mopeds can be also be rented at the
airport and in town. Alternatively a range of quality cycles for all ages can be rented from the
garage of the house, as can a few quiet, modern scooters.