How to travel from Ajaccio to Bastia, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Bastia is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Bastia by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BastiaAjaccio if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bastia.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Chemins de Fer de la Corse

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Drive

Drive to Bastia.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Bastia

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Bastia by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Ajaccio and Bastia is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ajaccio and Bastia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Bastia is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Bastia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ajaccio and Bastia. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ajaccio and Bastia with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 50m.

Chemins de Fer de la Corse run train services between Ajaccio and Bastia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Bastia. We recommend that you drive to Bastia. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Bastia. We recommend that you take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Ajaccio and Bastia. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Bastia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Transport options from Ajaccio to Bastia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€23($23)
4 times a day148km (92 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€20($20)
on demand148km (92 miles)

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Airports near Bastia

The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BIA
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Bastia
CLY
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Bastia
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Bastia