How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia, France
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Port Bastia
Take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€6($6)
Corsica Linea
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Antibes then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nice then take a ferry to Bastia.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Bastia by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice daily.
La Meridionale and Corsica Linea run the ferry services between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia. Ferries run twice daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bastia is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Bastia. Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 1h 55m | €190($190) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 20m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 419km (260 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 457km (284 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5h 25m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 512km (318 miles) |
Ferry to Port Bastia + 2 similar | 12h 40m | €6($6) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
| Ferry | 12h 40m | €68($68) | twice daily | 423km (263 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 8h 30m | €72($72) | once a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 25m | €130($130) | once a week | 694km (431 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 407km (253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aix-en-Provence and Bastia
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Airports near Bastia
The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Bastia
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Bastia
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Bastia