It`s a steep hike up to the Citadel, though if you`ve arrived by ferry at the western edge of town, it`s as quick to stride off up the slope as to walk into town center for alternatives. A touristy but easier approach is on Le Petit Train, which runs every 30 min April - Oct. Once you are in the town center, it is best to walk to explore the area.

Several companies provide regular and daily routes to and from Bonifacio even during weekends and public holidays as well as the information concerning the airport shuttles provided by Figari, the airport in Southern Corsica.

Also there is a company in Bonifacio providing a beach shuttle during July and August. In 20 minutes you can reach the Sperone and Piantarella beaches.

The Rossi transport company runs a bus line between the international airport of Figari Southern Corsica and Porto-Vecchio. From September 1st to June 30th, there are 2 to 3 round trip bus runs every day from Monday to Saturday, excluding public holiday. From July 1st to August 31st, bus runs 4 round trips a day from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. It is must to change connection in Porto-Vecchio on the Figari airport to Bonifacio run.

The bus run between Figari Southern Corisca airport and Porto-Vecchio operates all year but the times changes each month. The cost is typically around €4.

A bus connection is possible in Porto-Vechio to reach Bonifacio. A direct bus runs between Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio taking 30 min, fare is around €9. In July and Aug this runs four times a day, 7 days a week; Sept - June it runs twice a day Monday - Saturday. The first bus of the day from Bonifacio connects with the onward service from Porto Vecchio to Bastia.

A minibus runs between Bonifacio and Scopetto, where it connects to the bus for Ajaccio (via Sartene and Propriano). In July and August this runs three times a day, 7 days a week; Sept - June it runs twice a day Monday - Saturday. Total journey time to Ajaccio is 3½ hours, fare is around €20.

There are several services of various types offered by the Taxis Bonifacios or rent a chauffeur-driven car or min-bus from a local private company. They will assist you in your journeys to and from Figari airport and all other requests you may have. For more information on taxis visit www.taxibonifacio.com.

Situated on the marina, just by the children`s playground, Nono`s Petit Train will take you to the heart of the citadel of Bonifacio.

The Petit Train departs exclusively from the marina every half hour, April - October. The drive gives you a few historical facts about Bonifacio during your ride. Upon arrival, you are dropped in the heart of the medieval town so you may discover the Citadel. A returning train is available every 30 minutes.

Buy your ticket in advance from the kiosk next to the marina TIC - but they won`t sell if the next train is booked out. A tickets costs around €5 (flat rate), many people choose to ride up and walk back but there`s no reduction for that.

Boat trips from the marina are very popular and destinations include the wild nature reserve islands of Lavezzi (with great snorkeling), the stylish town of Porto-Vecchio or the Italian island of Sardinia. Day trips inland can easily incorporate mountain walks in the breathtaking peaks of the Alta Rocca, visits to traditional Corsican mountain villages and towns, or exploring the prehistoric sites at Pianu di Levie.

Frequent ferries by Moby Lines and Blu Navy link the town with Santa Teresa Gallura in Sardinia. They take cars, and their schedule often allows for a day-trip in either direction. They provide a stunning way to approach Bonifacio, negotiating the rocky Lavezzi Isles which mark the southernmost point of France. The ferry terminal is at the western edge of town at Gare Maritime, Quai Sotta Portigliola. There are also many private boaters that can navigate to Bonifacio by sea.

Crossing Sardinia: The Blu Navy and Mobylines companies propose return trips every day and all year. Italy is only 7.5 miles from Bonifacio: a good reason to spend the day and discover the Italian culture in Santa Teresa di Gallura on a crossing that takes less than an hour.

SAS Portigliola is the maritime agency situated at the commercial port of Bonifacio. Open all year, ferry ticket sales for all Moby Line and Tirrenia crossings and the day and night ferries guarantee numerous possibilities to travel between Sardinia, Italy and Corsica.

Renting a scooter, mountain bike or an electric bike are other option for getting around Bonifacio and Southern Corsica.

ASJP is a scooter rental company situated near the port of Bonifacio. This easy way of getting about facilitates your movement and gives access to inaccessible paths by car all year round. This is also a great way to fully enjoy the landscapes as well as finding easy parking. And finally, you can reach the beaches at close range and therefore walk as little as possible.

Soot Rent is another rental company situated on the marina of Bonifacio. Tam Tam, is located about .2 miles from the port of Bonifacio and offers rentals of electric bikes, mountain bikes and racing bikes for adults or children.

There is a shortage of car parks in Bonifacio, so try to arrive early to get a space. Most of the parking is located to the left of the marina (accessed via a one-way system).

There is also limited parking on the Bosco peninsula beyond the Old Town, by the Marine Cemetery.

There are 2 large free-paying parking lots on the port (P1, P2), 3 large fee-paying parking lots in the Old town (P3, P5) and 2 large fee-paying parking lots just outside (Valli at the entrance and Monte Leone on the road to Sant`Amanza).

There are also specific parking areas for motorbikes, for the handicapped and a parking lot for buses, and camping cars. Plus a free of charge Express parking lot on the port (limited to 40 minutes), free of charge Minute parking spots all around the port and the medieval town. There is a Minute parking just by the Tourist Office.

Several luminous billboards inform you of parking availabilities in real time.

Parking is free of charge for the first 10 minutes and a further 10 minutes following payment.

Parking P1: ¼ hour: €0.70

Parking P2, P3, P5: About €2.80 per hour; 9 hours and more will cost around €18.80.

Lost ticket will cost about €20.

Valli and Monte Leone Parking: Fixed price of about €5.